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Event:
SYN 839 Sitsongrit vs. Sosa
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Kurosaki walks into a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A shot to the liver by Caunt. Beautiful body shot.
Kurosaki misses with a low kick as Caunt jumps back.
Caunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Caunt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kurosaki checks it well.
Kurosaki throws a looping overhand right but Caunt ducks down to avoid it.
Caunt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Kurosaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kurosaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Caunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Caunt.
Kurosaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Caunt blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Caunt.
Kurosaki pushes Caunt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Caunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Caunt presses Kurosaki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Caunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kurosaki backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caunt lands a nice uppercut.
Kurosaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Caunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Caunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kurosaki blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurosaki.
Caunt misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Caunt scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1##BC2#
Caunt manages to break the clinch.
Caunt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kurosaki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Caunt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Kurosaki misses.
A big right from Caunt misses.
An inside leg kick from Caunt misses.
Caunt thuds a left hand into Kurosaki's body.
Kurosaki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kurosaki needs to keep his hands up - Caunt had a free shot at his head there.
Caunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Caunt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kurosaki looks to land a left hand but Caunt moved out of range nicely.
Caunt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Caunt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Caunt - that will leave a mark!
A telegraphed right hand from Kurosaki misses the target.
Caunt throws an overhand right that lands on Kurosaki's shoulder, as Kurosaki tries to avoid the shot.
Caunt misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caunt lands with a straight right. Kurosaki didn't see that one coming.
Caunt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Caunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Kurosaki misses with a hook. Caunt ducked under it nicely.
Kurosaki wants to slow Caunt down by chopping away at his legs.
A big right from Kurosaki misses. #T2#
Kurosaki lands a body shot.
Caunt missing with a left hand there. Kurosaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kurosaki moves forwards but Caunt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Caunt throws a hook but Kurosaki avoids it easily.
Caunt defending well as Kurosaki loads up on a big left hand.
Caunt appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kurosaki throws a looping overhand right but Caunt ducks down to avoid it.
Caunt feints a counter leg kick.
Caunt connects with a right hand. Kurosaki shakes it off.
Kurosaki throws a shot to the body.
Caunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Caunt misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kurosaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kurosaki works the jab nicely.
Kurosaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurosaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurosaki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Caunt finds it's way round the side to connect with Kurosaki's head.
Kurosaki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kurosaki avoids the body shot from Caunt.
A little feinted left hand from Kurosaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Caunt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kurosaki.
Caunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kurosaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Caunt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Caunt.
#T3#
Kurosaki checks the leg kick.
Kurosaki looks to throw the jab but Caunt is out of range.
Caunt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Caunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kurosaki.
Caunt connects with the punch.
Caunt's corner calls for a 1-2. Caunt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kurosaki throws a jab when Caunt was well out of range.
Caunt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice uppercut lands for Caunt. That snapped Kurosaki's head back.
Caunt with a nice calf kick.
Caunt misses with a double jab.
Caunt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good shot there by Caunt.
Caunt lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Caunt.
Caunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Kurosaki.
Caunt is looking to chop away at Kurosaki's legs.
Kurosaki loads up on a big right hand but Caunt slips the punch.
Caunt takes one to the chin there.
Kurosaki tries to clinch but Caunt moves out of range.
Kurosaki throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Kurosaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kurosaki takes a swing at Caunt's ribcage but misses.
Caunt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Caunt scores with a jab.
Kurosaki is looking to clinch but Caunt is avoiding it.
Kurosaki tries to clinch but Caunt moves out of range.
Caunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kurosaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Caunt.
Kurosaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kurosaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Caunt can pounce on him.
Caunt throws a jab when Kurosaki was well out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Caunt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Caunt.
Caunt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kurosaki's head.
Kurosaki connects with a single shot there.
Kurosaki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Caunt blocks it.
That kick from Caunt tenderised Kurosaki's leg. Kurosaki is trying to keep his angry face on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Kurosaki.
Caunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki checks a low kick from Caunt.
Caunt lands a jab to Kurosaki's midsection.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut. Caunt saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Caunt dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Caunt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice shot by Caunt.
Kurosaki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Caunt connects with a right hand. Kurosaki shakes it off.
Caunt works the jab nicely.
Caunt throws a leg kick but Kurosaki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Kurosaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Caunt misses with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Caunt.
Decent striking displayed by Caunt there.
Caunt looks to land a body kick but Kurosaki moved away.
Caunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Caunt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Caunt misses with an uppercut. Kurosaki saw that one coming.
Caunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurosaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurosaki looks to throw the jab but Caunt is out of range.
Kurosaki moves away from the strike by Caunt.
A jab lands there for Caunt.#CL#
Kurosaki instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Caunt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caunt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Caunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caunt.
Kurosaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Caunt uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Caunt.
Caunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kurosaki backwards.
Caunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kurosaki has a couple of punches blocked by Caunt.
Caunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Caunt controls his hands.
Kurosaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Kurosaki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Caunt trying to control the position but instead, Kurosaki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Caunt into the cage.
Kurosaki prevents a body shot from Caunt.
Caunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Caunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurosaki controls his hands.
Kurosaki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Caunt works on Kurosaki's body with a couple of short punches.
Caunt blocking some punches.
Caunt lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurosaki is leaning against Caunt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kurosaki misses with a body punch.
Kurosaki lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Caunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caunt digs a right hand underneath Kurosaki's ribcage. Kurosaki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Caunt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Caunt.
Kurosaki throws a head punch that misses.
Caunt blocking some punches.
Kurosaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Caunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurosaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Dick Caunt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A hook to the body from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki prevents a body shot from Caunt.
Kurosaki blocks an uppercut.
Kurosaki blocks a body shot from Caunt.
Caunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kurosaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Caunt.
A short right from Caunt.
Kurosaki misses with some punches.
Kurosaki prevents Caunt from breaking the clinch.
Caunt lands an uppercut.#T3#
Caunt tries to throw a body punch but Kurosaki avoids it by throwing Caunt back against the cage.
Caunt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Caunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kurosaki.
Caunt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Caunt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kurosaki prevents a body shot from Caunt.
Kurosaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Caunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Caunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kurosaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Caunt lands with a left to the head.
Caunt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kurosaki is keeping busy.
Kurosaki throws a head punch that misses.
Kurosaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kurosaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Kurosaki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Caunt misses with a punch to the body.
Caunt misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Caunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Kurosaki does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurosaki avoids the body shot from Caunt.
Caunt misses with a low kick.
Caunt is looking to land body kicks.
Caunt lands a jab.
Caunt staying out of range there.
Kurosaki defending well as Caunt loads up on a big left hand.
Caunt is looking to score with low kicks.
Kurosaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Kurosaki.
Caunt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kurosaki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Caunt scrambles back to his feet.
Kurosaki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kurosaki connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kurosaki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Caunt fails to land with a series of punches.
Caunt cracks Kurosaki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kurosaki throws a shot from downtown. Caunt moves away and avoids it.
Kurosaki drops his hands momentarily and Caunt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dick Caunt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
A cross from Kurosaki lands.
Kurosaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Caunt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kurosaki checks it well.
Kurosaki throwing a counter right hand but Caunt manages to avoid it.
A big left from Caunt misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Kurosaki as he connects with a hook.
Kurosaki ducks under a wild hook from Caunt.
Kurosaki avoids the head kick by Caunt.
Kurosaki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kurosaki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Caunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Caunt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kurosaki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Caunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kurosaki.
Caunt checks a leg kick nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Caunt misses.
A slow jab from Kurosaki misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Kurosaki blocks the leg kick.
Caunt cracks Kurosaki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kurosaki staying out of range there.
Dick Caunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Caunt misses with a straight right.
Caunt throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caunt moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Caunt misses. #T1#
Kurosaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caunt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kurosaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kurosaki thumps Caunt with a low kick.
Caunt with a jab.
Caunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kurosaki loads up on a big right hand but Caunt slips the punch.
A nice side step and Caunt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A bone on bone clash there as Kurosaki blocks the leg kick.
Caunt throws a good cross that connects.
Kurosaki throws a big shot that misses.
Caunt ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
A telegraphed right hand from Kurosaki misses the target.
Jab by Kurosaki.
Caunt lands a lovely overhand right.
Caunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice shot lands for Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses the shot to the body.
Caunt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kurosaki misses with a straight right.
Caunt walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurosaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Kurosaki misses with a looping left.
Caunt is trying to counter with his kicks.
Caunt lands a lovely overhand right.
Caunt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Caunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Caunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Caunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Caunt misses the target.
Caunt misses with a looping right.
Kurosaki moves out of range of the body kick.
Caunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Caunt takes a swing at Kurosaki's ribcage but misses.
Kurosaki misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Caunt! But no joy.
Kurosaki blocks a jab.
Caunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kurosaki.
Caunt throws a hook but Kurosaki avoids it easily.
Kurosaki throws the left hand but Caunt avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Caunt! But no joy.
Caunt slips under a jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kurosaki missing with a left hand there. Caunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Caunt ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
Caunt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Caunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurosaki.
A telegraphed right hand from Caunt misses the target. #T3#
Kurosaki looks to land a right hand but Caunt moved out of range.
Kurosaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Caunt throws out the jab.
Kurosaki misses with a looping right.
Caunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kurosaki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kurosaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Caunt avoids it easily.
Kurosaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kurosaki misses with a hook. Caunt ducked under it nicely.
Caunt ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws the left hand but Caunt avoids the punch easily.
Kurosaki defending well as Caunt loads up on a big left hand.
Caunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Caunt throws a hook but Kurosaki blocks it.#CL#
Caunt tries to keep at a distance but Kurosaki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Caunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Caunt stalling against the cage.
Caunt lands a good knee to the midsection. Kurosaki won't want to take too many of those.
A head punch on the inside from Caunt fails to land. #T4#
Kurosaki gets through Caunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kurosaki tries to throw a body punch but Caunt avoids it by throwing Kurosaki back against the cage.
Caunt pushes Kurosaki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kurosaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Caunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurosaki controls his hands.
Caunt misses with a punch to the body.
Caunt lands a right hand.
Kurosaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kurosaki blocks a body shot from Caunt.
Kurosaki lands with a right to the head.
Caunt is trying to break the clinch but Kurosaki is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caunt.
Caunt misses with the head strike.
Kurosaki misses with a body punch.
Caunt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kurosaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Caunt lands with a left to the head.
Caunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Caunt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Dick Caunt just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Kurosaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Kurosaki slips a jab from Caunt.
Caunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Kurosaki moves into the clinch.
Kurosaki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Caunt.
Caunt blocks an uppercut.
Caunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurosaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Caunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kurosaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Caunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Caunt tries a body shot but Kurosaki blocks it.
Kurosaki has a couple of punches blocked by Caunt.
Kurosaki prevents a body shot from Caunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki misses with the head strike.
Caunt throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Caunt.
Caunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Caunt lands with a left to the head.
Caunt is working Kurosaki over against the cage.
Kurosaki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1#
Kurosaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Caunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurosaki working aggressively here.
Kurosaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Caunt.
Kurosaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Caunt lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Caunt manages to break the clinch.
Kurosaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Caunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Caunt throws out a powerful jab.
Kurosaki throws a jab when Caunt was well out of range.
A jab from Caunt misses.
Kurosaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Caunt is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kurosaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Caunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kurosaki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kurosaki slips a straight right by Caunt.
Caunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Caunt misses with a double jab.
Kurosaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kurosaki slips a straight right by Caunt.
Kurosaki throws a front kick aimed at Caunt's knee but Caunt avoids it well.
Caunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Caunt looks to land a right hand but Kurosaki moved out of range.
Kurosaki throwing a counter right hand but Caunt manages to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Caunt throws a leg kick but Kurosaki checks it.
Caunt misses with a low kick.
Kurosaki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Caunt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Caunt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Caunt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big left from Caunt misses.
Kurosaki throwing a counter right hand but Caunt manages to avoid it.
Caunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Caunt slips a jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki digs a good hook to Caunt's body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Caunt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kurosaki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kurosaki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Caunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Caunt throws a hook to the side of Kurosaki's head but Kurosaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kurosaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kurosaki lands a nice looking body shot.
Kurosaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Caunt.
Kurosaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kurosaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Caunt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Caunt slips a straight right by Kurosaki.#T3#
Kurosaki looks to throw the jab but Caunt is out of range.
Caunt tries a low kick but Kurosaki avoids it.
Kurosaki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Caunt tried to score with a low kick but Kurosaki checks it.
Caunt takes a swing at Kurosaki's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Caunt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Kurosaki.
Caunt swings for the body but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Caunt avoids it easily.
Caunt drops his hands momentarily and Kurosaki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A leg kick checked by Caunt.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Caunt avoids it easily.
Kurosaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Caunt blocks a low kick nicely.
A clash of legs there as Kurosaki blocks the low kick.
The fighters circling - Kurosaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Kurosaki.
Caunt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jab by Kurosaki.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurosaki takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Caunt tries to score with a low kick but Kurosaki moves his leg out of the way.
Caunt throws an overhand right that lands on Kurosaki's shoulder, as Kurosaki tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Kurosaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kurosaki.
Caunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurosaki has a couple of punches blocked by Caunt.
Caunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurosaki scores with a shot to the side of Caunt's head.
Kurosaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Kurosaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kurosaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kurosaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Caunt tries to throw a body punch but Kurosaki avoids it by throwing Caunt back against the cage.
Caunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurosaki controls his hands.
Kurosaki misses with a punch to the body.
Caunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kurosaki's elbow.
Kurosaki lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurosaki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Akio Kurosaki will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Kurosaki misses the jab.
Kurosaki takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Caunt scores with a jab to the body.
Kurosaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Caunt throws out a counter right but Kurosaki avoids it with no problem.
Caunt throws a nice outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with a looping left.
Kurosaki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Caunt moves out of range as Kurosaki strikes.
Caunt throws a jab when Kurosaki was well out of range.
Good work by Kurosaki as he checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Caunt.
Kurosaki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kurosaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caunt manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kurosaki.
Caunt pushes Kurosaki away with a front kick.
Caunt throws a low kick but Kurosaki avoids it.
Caunt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Caunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kurosaki.
Caunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caunt throws a front kick that sends Kurosaki stumbling back into the cage.
Kurosaki takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Kurosaki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kurosaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Kurosaki.
It looked like Kurosaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot lands for Caunt.
Kurosaki connects with a crisp jab.
Caunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurosaki manages to avoid it.
Caunt misses with an uppercut. Kurosaki saw that one coming.
Caunt loads up on a big right hand but Kurosaki slips the punch.
Kurosaki connects with an inside leg kick.
Kurosaki moves in looking to clinch but Caunt pushes him off.
A swing and a miss from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A big right from Kurosaki misses.
Kurosaki ducks right into an uppercut from Caunt.
Kurosaki moves out of range of the leg kick from Caunt.
Caunt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caunt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Caunt, as that shot connected.
Kurosaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Caunt slips a straight right by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurosaki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
Kurosaki moves into the clinch.
Caunt lands a nice uppercut.
Caunt pushes Kurosaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurosaki.
Caunt blocking some punches.
Kurosaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kurosaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Caunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurosaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Caunt has Kurosaki pressed against the cage.
Caunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kurosaki lands with a right to the head.
Caunt can't find room to land a body shot as Kurosaki controls the action.
Kurosaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Kurosaki fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Caunt.
Caunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kurosaki blocking some punches.
#T3#
Caunt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kurosaki or not.
Kurosaki letting Caunt take a breather here.
Kurosaki misses with the head strike.
Kurosaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kurosaki lands a shoulder strike.
Caunt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Caunt.
Caunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kurosaki backwards.
Caunt tries to throw a body punch but Kurosaki avoids it by throwing Caunt back against the cage.
Kurosaki throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Caunt lands with a short shot to the head.
Kurosaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Caunt misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kurosaki as Caunt tries to tie him up.
Kurosaki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4#
Kurosaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurosaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Caunt backwards.
Caunt prevents a body shot from Kurosaki. #BC2#
Caunt breaks from the clinch.
Kurosaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Caunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Caunt scores with a kick to the body.
Kurosaki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kurosaki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kurosaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Caunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Caunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kurosaki loads up on a big right hand but Caunt slips the punch.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut.
Kurosaki takes one to the chin there.
Caunt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Caunt ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Caunt misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Kurosaki misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Caunt.
Dick Caunt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Caunt throws out a leg kick but Kurosaki moves out of range and Caunt only half commits.
Caunt misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Kurosaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Caunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Caunt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 47:49
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Caunt!
Dick Caunt was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
SYN 830 Krison vs. Duranto III
Date: Sep 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Kurosaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Golovkin.
It looked like Kurosaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kurosaki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#It looks like Akio Kurosaki has been cut.
Golovkin misses with a body shot.
Golovkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurosaki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kurosaki walks into a stiff left hand from Golovkin.
Golovkin swings widly with a right hand
and Kurosaki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Golovkin lands a jab to Kurosaki's midsection.
Golovkin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Golovkin throws a body punch but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Golovkin connects with a body shot that sends Kurosaki's belly button to the back.#T1#
A low kick from Golovkin is predictable there
and Golovkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Golovkin lands a nice hook to Kurosaki's body. Kurosaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Golovkin misses the target.
Golovkin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kurosaki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Golovkin's knee momentarily.
Golovkin throws a body punch but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Jab by Golovkin.
Kurosaki blocks a jab.
Golovkin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kurosaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kurosaki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Golovkin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kurosaki. That did some damage!#T2#
Golovkin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golovkin connects with a crisp jab.
Golovkin misses with a looping right.
Kurosaki ducks right into an uppercut from Golovkin. #CUT2#Akio Kurosaki's cut is getting worse.
Golovkin lands a leg kick that knocks Kurosaki off balance momentarily.
Golovkin misses with a hook. Kurosaki ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Kurosaki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Golovkin.
Good exchange - Golovkin coming out on top.
Kurosaki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kurosaki seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#KD2#
Golovkin sends Kurosaki crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Golovkin is motioning to the referee to let Kurosaki up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Kurosaki is rocked!
Golovkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurosaki is just out of range.
Oh Kurosaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Golovkin lands a nice hook to Kurosaki's body. Kurosaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kurosaki seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Golovkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kurosaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Golovkin throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Golovkin. Those never looked like landing.
Golovkin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kurosaki had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nice defenses there by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Golovkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kurosaki moves forwards but Golovkin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kurosaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Golovkin.
Golovkin throws a poor cross that misses
and Kurosaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kurosaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Kurosaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vadim Golovkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golovkin connects with a body shot.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Golovkin.
Golovkin throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kurosaki counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurosaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Kurosaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kurosaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Golovkin throws the left hand but Kurosaki avoids the punch easily.
Kurosaki throws a counter high kick but Golovkin was just alert enough to avoid it.
Golovkin misses with a body punch
and Kurosaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Golovkin misses with the body kick
letting Kurosaki counter with a right hand.
Golovkin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#Akio Kurosaki's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurosaki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Golovkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Golovkin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akio Kurosaki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kurosaki dodges the punch combination from Golovkin.
An attempted straight right counter from Kurosaki misses the target.
Golovkin misses with a body punch
and Kurosaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kurosaki ducks under a wild hook from Golovkin.
Golovkin sizes up Kurosaki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circling - Golovkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kurosaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Golovkin.
Kurosaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Golovkin.
Kurosaki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Golovkin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kurosaki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kurosaki slips a jab from Golovkin.
Golovkin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kurosaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Kurosaki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Golovkin swings widly with a right hand
and Kurosaki counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Golovkin is rocked!
Golovkin feints and then cracks Kurosaki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kurosaki down.
Golovkin connects with an inside leg kick.
Golovkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vadim Golovkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Golovkin thuds a left hand into Kurosaki's body.
Golovkin throws a lazy uppercut
and Golovkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Golovkin throws a jab when Kurosaki was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kurosaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Golovkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurosaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Golovkin looks to move away, Kurosaki throws a big counter combo but Golovkin just gets out of the way.
Kurosaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Kurosaki slips a jab from Golovkin.
Golovkin lands a glancing blow to the side of Kurosaki's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Golovkin.
Kurosaki throwing a counter right hand but Golovkin manages to avoid it.
Golovkin lands with a cross.
Kurosaki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Golovkin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kurosaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Golovkin misses with an uppercut
#KD#
and Kurosaki counters with a nice right hand that sends Golovkin toppling to the canvas! Golovkin scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kurosaki finish him?!
Golovkin is still on wobbly legs! Can Kurosaki finish him?
Golovkin throws an off balance right hand
and Kurosaki counters with a nice leg kick.
Golovkin is breathing heavily.
Golovkin throws an off balance right hand
and Kurosaki counters with a slapping leg kick.
Golovkin misses with a hook
and Kurosaki counters with a big left hand that crumples Golovkin! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akio Kurosaki!
Akio Kurosaki tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
SYN 819 Dionisy vs. Jones
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Point takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kurosaki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kurosaki scores with a decent looking hook.
Kurosaki lands a glancing blow to the side of Point's head.
Point jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Point misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurosaki.
Point tries to clinch up but Kurosaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Point throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Point throws an overhand right that lands on Kurosaki's shoulder, as Kurosaki tries to avoid the shot.
Kurosaki misses with a left hand
and Point cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kurosaki misses with a low kick.
Point misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Point dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kurosaki.
Point connects with a jab.
Point takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Point dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Point connects with a body shot.
Kurosaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Point closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Point takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kurosaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Point wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kurosaki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Point checks it well.
Point fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kurosaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Point blocks a jab.
Point looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kurosaki slips under a jab.
Kurosaki connects with an inside leg kick.
Point steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kurosaki.
Point throws a big shot that misses.
Kurosaki misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Point to counter with a crisp jab.
Kurosaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kurosaki misses the jab.
Point throws a jab when Kurosaki was well out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurosaki throws a big shot that misses.
Point lands with a good body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Point.#T2#
Kurosaki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Point connects with a right hand. Kurosaki shakes it off.
A left lands for Kurosaki.
Kurosaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Point jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kurosaki slips a straight right by Point.
A slow jab from Kurosaki misses its intended target.
Point slips a jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki slips under a jab from Point.
Point slips under a jab from Kurosaki.
Point moves out of range of the strikes.
Kurosaki takes one to the side of the head.
Kurosaki misses with a hook
and Kurosaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kurosaki throws a lazy uppercut
and Point counters with a straight right hand.
Point has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A jab lands there for Point.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut. Point saw that one coming.
Point lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Kurosaki throws a nice looking combination but Point bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Point uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Point lands a glancing blow to the side of Kurosaki's head.
Kurosaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kurosaki looks to land a right hand but Point moved out of range.
Point jabs at Kurosaki's body.
Kurosaki misses with a hook.
Kurosaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kurosaki misses with a straight right.
Point throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kurosaki throws a big shot that misses.
Point now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Point looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurosaki is just out of range.
Kurosaki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kurosaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Point counters with a straight right hand.
Kurosaki misses the jab.
Point checks a leg kick. #T4#
Kurosaki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Point throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurosaki throws out a loose jab but Point uses good head movement to avoid it.
Point displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kurosaki throws out the jab.
Point lands a nice hook to Kurosaki's body. Kurosaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kurosaki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Point in his tracks.
Point throws a body shot but no joy.
Kurosaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Point.
Kurosaki looks to land a left hand but Point moved out of range nicely.
Point is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kurosaki with a body shot.
Point lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kurosaki lands a right hook to the body.
Point misses with an uppercut.
Point fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurosaki manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Point blocks it.
Point closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kurosaki misses with a head kick.
Kurosaki misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brayden Point will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Point misses with a wild body shot.
Kurosaki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Point throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurosaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Kurosaki misses.
Point scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kurosaki misses with a low kick.
Kurosaki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Point throws out a loose jab but Kurosaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Point throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kurosaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kurosaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Point misses.
Point lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki swings for the body but Point moves out of range.
Point lands a nice hook to Kurosaki's body. Kurosaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Point dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kurosaki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Point has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Point throws a right hand that misses
and Kurosaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brayden Point seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Kurosaki throws the left hand but Point avoids the punch easily.
Point lands a jab to the nose.
Point ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurosaki. Point does a little dance to reset his feet.
Point takes one on the button.
Point lands a nice shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Point.
Kurosaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Kurosaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Point sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Point lunges at Kurosaki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kurosaki's hand.
Kurosaki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Point throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Point misses.
A head kick misses from Kurosaki.
Point throws a poor cross that misses
and Kurosaki counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Kurosaki misses
and Point counters with a nice uppercut.
Kurosaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Point counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Kurosaki misses with a hook to the body
and Point counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kurosaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Point counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kurosaki thinking.
Point lands a slapping body shot.
Point lands a really nice looking cross but Kurosaki seems unphased.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot.
Kurosaki walks into a straight right hand from Point.
A left lands for Point.
Kurosaki lands a leg kick that knocks Point off balance momentarily.
Point scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kurosaki doesn't seem bothered though.
Point connects with a body shot that sends Kurosaki's belly button to the back.
Point scores with a nice strike.
Point lands with an uppercut that bounces Kurosaki off the cage and back into range.
Point tries to clinch up.
Kurosaki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Point misses the jab.
Point takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T3#
Point misses the jab.
Kurosaki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Point.
Kurosaki throws a nice head kick!
Kurosaki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Point lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Point misses the shot to the body.
Kurosaki throws a nice looking combination but Point bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Point closes the distance and clinches.
Kurosaki tries a body shot but Point blocks it.
Point lands with a left to the head.
Point leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Kurosaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Point paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Point blocks it.
Kurosaki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kurosaki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Point to score with a decent uppercut.
Kurosaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Kurosaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A combination from Kurosaki does no damage.
Point with a nice cross.
Kurosaki throws the left hand but Point avoids the punch easily.
Point lands the left hand.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Point in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Point misses the jab.
Kurosaki throws a hook to the side of Point's head but Point sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Point slips under a jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Point staying out of range there.
Kurosaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Point moves away.
Kurosaki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Point is out of range and Kurosaki settles back down.
Point throws a hook but Kurosaki avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by Point there.
Point avoids the head kick by Kurosaki.
Point misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki lands a head kick. Point smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brayden Point showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Point connects with a jab.
Point misses with a lunging right hand
and Kurosaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Point dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Point listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Point.
Kurosaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Point.
A little jabbing left from Point on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kurosaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Point lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kurosaki at a distance.
Kurosaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kurosaki throws a hook to the side of Point's head but Point sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kurosaki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice jab there from Point.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Point misses.
Kurosaki slips a straight right by Point.
Kurosaki fires out a quick counter leg kick but Point just manages to avoid it.
Kurosaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Point.
Kurosaki swings widly with a right hand
and Point cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kurosaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Point.#T1#
Kurosaki throws a hook to the side of Point's head but Point sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Point throws out a powerful jab.
Point lands with a hook. Kurosaki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Point avoids it easily.
Kurosaki throws a right hand that misses
and Point cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kurosaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice defenses there by Kurosaki.
Point with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Point lands a jab to Kurosaki's midsection.
Kurosaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Point.
Point throws a hook but Kurosaki avoids it easily.
Kurosaki throws an off balance right hand
and Point counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kurosaki scores with a sloppy right hand. Point should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Point moves away from the strike by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a right hand that misses
and Point connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kurosaki misses with a hook
and Point counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kurosaki thinking.
Akio Kurosaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brayden Point is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kurosaki swings widly with a right hand
and Point counters with a nice uppercut.
Point lands with an overhand left.
Point swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Point throws an overhand right that lands on Kurosaki's shoulder, as Kurosaki tries to avoid the shot.
Kurosaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Point lands with a right hand.
Point misses with a hook.
Kurosaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kurosaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kurosaki throws an off balance right hand
and Point counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Point punishes Kurosaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Point connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Point works the jab nicely.
Point avoids the head kick by Kurosaki.
Nice jab there from Point.
Kurosaki blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Kurosaki tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Kurosaki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kurosaki throws a poor cross that misses
letting Point counter with a right hand.
Point checks a leg kick.
Point works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Point looks to throw the jab but Kurosaki is out of range.
Point cracks Kurosaki with a good jab.
Point uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kurosaki.
A little jabbing left from Point on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Point connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Point gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kurosaki is trying to break the clinch but Point is controlling him.
Kurosaki working aggressively here.
Kurosaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Point backwards.
Point blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kurosaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Point blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Point lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kurosaki backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurosaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kurosaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kurosaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kurosaki misses with a punch to the body.
Kurosaki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Point misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Point blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kurosaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Point controls his hands.
Kurosaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brayden Point comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Point winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brayden Point!
Our winner, Brayden Point, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SYN 811 Mazziotti vs. Mumu
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
McQuirre closes the distance and clinches.
Kurosaki gets through McQuirre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Kurosaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kurosaki throws a lazy uppercut
and McQuirre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McQuirre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McQuirre throws a nice outside leg kick.
McQuirre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Kurosaki counter with a right hand.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut.
Akio Kurosaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McQuirre fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kurosaki.
McQuirre thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kurosaki if he has to take too many more of those.
McQuirre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurosaki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McQuirre walks into a straight right hand from Kurosaki.#CUT2#It looks like Harry McQuirre has been cut.
McQuirre lands with an overhand left.
Kurosaki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kurosaki misses with a hook
and McQuirre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McQuirre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kurosaki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Kurosaki loads up on a big right hand but McQuirre slips the punch.
McQuirre misses with a wild body shot.
McQuirre throws a right hand that Kurosaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Kurosaki also avoids with ease.
Kurosaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
McQuirre scores with a body shot.
Kurosaki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kurosaki.
McQuirre throws a head kick that misses
and Kurosaki counters with a two punch combo.
McQuirre takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Kurosaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McQuirre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Kurosaki misses.
Kurosaki throws a looping overhand right but McQuirre ducks down to avoid it.
Kurosaki throws a jab but it's blocked by McQuirre.
A bone on bone clash there as McQuirre blocks the leg kick.
McQuirre staying out of range there.#T2#
Kurosaki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kurosaki's jab looks to have found its range, popping McQuirre under the eye.
Kurosaki blocks a head kick by McQuirre.
McQuirre darts in trying to clinch
and Kurosaki counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
McQuirre instigates a clinch.
McQuirre prevents a body shot from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kurosaki blocks an elbow strike.
Kurosaki lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Kurosaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kurosaki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McQuirre had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
McQuirre tries a head kick but it misses.
McQuirre on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McQuirre jabs at Kurosaki's body.#KD2#
Kurosaki cracks McQuirre with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kurosaki has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McQuirre to stand back up!#ROC2#McQuirre is rocked!
McQuirre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oh McQuirre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
McQuirre misses with a straight right.
McQuirre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurosaki.
McQuirre leaves his chin hanging out and Kurosaki seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! McQuirre crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akio Kurosaki!
Akio Kurosaki bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SYN 807 Kurosaki vs. Golovkin
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Golovkin scores with a nice strike.
Golovkin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab lands there for Kurosaki.
Akio Kurosaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurosaki swings widly with a right hand
and Golovkin counters with a straight right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kurosaki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kurosaki misses with a straight right.
Golovkin looks to land a left hand but Kurosaki moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Golovkin. Kurosaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kurosaki misses with a right hand
letting Golovkin counter with a right hand.
A good leg kick by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kurosaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Golovkin counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurosaki slips a straight right by Golovkin.
Golovkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Kurosaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A good leg kick by Kurosaki.
Golovkin connects with a right hand. Kurosaki shakes it off.
Kurosaki takes one to the side of the head.
Kurosaki looks to land a right hand but Golovkin moved out of range.
Golovkin looks to land a left hand but Kurosaki moved out of range nicely.
Kurosaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab, jab by Kurosaki - just one landing.
Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good work by Golovkin as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Kurosaki misses with a hook. Golovkin ducked under it nicely.
Golovkin moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Kurosaki misses the target.
Kurosaki punishes Golovkin's body with a nice straight punch.
Golovkin connects with a nice looking jab.
Kurosaki misses the jab.
Golovkin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kurosaki looks to land a left hand but Golovkin moved out of range nicely.
Kurosaki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Golovkin finds it's way round the side to connect with Kurosaki's head.
Kurosaki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kurosaki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Golovkin is out of range and Kurosaki settles back down.
Kurosaki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kurosaki throws a looping overhand right but Golovkin ducks down to avoid it.
Kurosaki throws an overhand right that lands on Golovkin's shoulder, as Golovkin tries to avoid the shot.
Kurosaki throws out a loose jab but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golovkin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurosaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Golovkin jabs at Kurosaki's body.
Kurosaki throws a big shot that misses.
Golovkin misses with a hook.#T2#
Golovkin defending well as Kurosaki loads up on a big left hand.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut
and Golovkin counters with a stiff right hand.
Kurosaki misses with a leg kick.
Kurosaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Golovkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kurosaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Golovkin.
Golovkin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kurosaki. Kurosaki obviously looking to wear him down.
Golovkin slips under a jab.
Kurosaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Kurosaki defending well as Golovkin loads up on a big left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Golovkin as he connects with a hook.
Golovkin throws an overhand right that lands on Kurosaki's shoulder, as Kurosaki tries to avoid the shot.
Golovkin throws an overhand right that lands on Kurosaki's shoulder, as Kurosaki tries to avoid the shot.
Golovkin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kurosaki had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Golovkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kurosaki throws out the jab.
Golovkin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kurosaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Golovkin lands a nice shot to the body.
Golovkin throws a good cross that connects.
Golovkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kurosaki.
Golovkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurosaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kurosaki throws a hook to the side of Golovkin's head but Golovkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheers as Golovkin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kurosaki doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Kurosaki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kurosaki loads up on a big right hand but Golovkin slips the punch.
Golovkin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kurosaki scores with a nice head shot.
Kurosaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kurosaki with the inside leg kick.
Golovkin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Golovkin throws a big shot that misses.
Kurosaki lands a really nice looking cross but Golovkin seems unphased.
Golovkin lands a head kick. Kurosaki smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kurosaki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kurosaki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Golovkin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kurosaki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kurosaki connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Golovkin misses.
Kurosaki quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Golovkin cracks Kurosaki with a good jab.
Kurosaki misses with a looping left.
Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurosaki moves away.
Golovkin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Golovkin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Golovkin misses with a hook.#T4#
Kurosaki blocks a jab.
Kurosaki tries to land a leg kick but Golovkin saw it coming and moves away.
Golovkin needs to keep his hands up - Kurosaki had a free shot at his head there.
Golovkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a big shot that misses.
Golovkin throws out a counter right but Kurosaki avoids it with no problem.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick but Golovkin checks it.
Golovkin misses with a low kick as Kurosaki jumps back.
Golovkin misses with a wild body shot.
Golovkin blocks a jab.
Kurosaki misses with a hook.
Golovkin stuns Kurosaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Golovkin misses with a hook.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Golovkin blocks it.
Golovkin takes a swing at Kurosaki's ribcage but misses.
Kurosaki cracks Golovkin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kurosaki walks into a stiff left hand from Golovkin.
Golovkin throws a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Kurosaki.
A little feinted left hand from Kurosaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kurosaki throws a looping overhand right but Golovkin ducks down to avoid it.
Kurosaki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Golovkin is able to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vadim Golovkin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kurosaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kurosaki throws a low kick but Golovkin avoids it.
Kurosaki connects with an inside leg kick.
Golovkin misses with a looping right.
Golovkin with a hook.
Kurosaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Golovkin.
Kurosaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kurosaki throws a shot to the body.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick but Golovkin moved away.
Golovkin throws a series of punches but Kurosaki avoids them all with ease.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut.
Golovkin throws the left hand but Kurosaki avoids the punch easily.
Golovkin moves out of range of the leg kick from Kurosaki.
Golovkin thumps Kurosaki with a low kick.
A jab from Kurosaki misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovkin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kurosaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurosaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Golovkin.
Golovkin lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golovkin tests Kurosaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left lands for Golovkin.#T1#
Golovkin throws a shot from downtown. Kurosaki moves away and avoids it.
Golovkin lands a slapping body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kurosaki might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kurosaki throws a lazy right hand but Golovkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Kurosaki misses.
Kurosaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Golovkin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kurosaki has time to react.
Golovkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Golovkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurosaki is just out of range.
Golovkin throws a hook but Kurosaki avoids it easily.
Golovkin lands a leg kick that knocks Kurosaki off balance momentarily.
Kurosaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Golovkin.
Kurosaki staying out of range there.
Kurosaki slips a jab from Golovkin.
Golovkin misses with a hook. Kurosaki ducked under it nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Golovkin scores with a shot to the body.
Kurosaki digs a good body shot into Golovkin's ribs.
A big left from Kurosaki misses.
Kurosaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Golovkin can pounce on him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Golovkin moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Kurosaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Golovkin misses the target.
Kurosaki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Golovkin.
Golovkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurosaki.
Golovkin throws a lazy right hand but Kurosaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kurosaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kurosaki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Golovkin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Golovkin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kurosaki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kurosaki with the inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Golovkin blocks the low kick.
Kurosaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Golovkin counters with a low kick, right behind Kurosaki 's knee.
Golovkin moves out of range as Kurosaki strikes.
Kurosaki misses the jab.
Kurosaki scores with a jab.
Golovkin lunges at Kurosaki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kurosaki's hand.
A leg kick checked by Golovkin.
Golovkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurosaki is just out of range.
Kurosaki quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Vadim Golovkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Golovkin misses with an uppercut.
Kurosaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Golovkin flicks out a counter leg kick but Kurosaki steps away.
Golovkin lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Golovkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kurosaki.
Golovkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Golovkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Golovkin scores with a jab. Kurosaki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
Golovkin with a nice cross.
Kurosaki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kurosaki misses with a wild body shot.
Golovkin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Golovkin misses with a straight left.
Kurosaki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Golovkin on the side of the head.
Kurosaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Golovkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kurosaki fires out a quick counter leg kick but Golovkin just manages to avoid it.
Golovkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kurosaki throws an overhand right that lands on Golovkin's shoulder, as Golovkin tries to avoid the shot.
Kurosaki throws a jab when Golovkin was well out of range.
Golovkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Golovkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurosaki misses with a hook
and Golovkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Golovkin blocks a jab.
Kurosaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kurosaki slips a jab from Golovkin.
Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with a left hand
and Golovkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Golovkin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Golovkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurosaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Golovkin.
Golovkin looks to throw the jab but Kurosaki is out of range.
Golovkin slips under a jab.
Kurosaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Golovkin blocks the body kick.
Kurosaki lands with a cross.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick but Golovkin moved away.
Kurosaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Golovkin counters with a stiff right hand.
Golovkin checks a low kick from Kurosaki.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Golovkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Golovkin throws the left hand but Kurosaki avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Golovkin tenderised Kurosaki's leg. Kurosaki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kurosaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Golovkin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kurosaki thinking.
Kurosaki throws the left hand but Golovkin avoids the punch easily.
Golovkin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Golovkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kurosaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
A swing and a miss from Golovkin.
Golovkin swings for the body but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Golovkin misses with an uppercut. Kurosaki saw that one coming.
Kurosaki lands a jab to the nose.
Kurosaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Golovkin.
Kurosaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Golovkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kurosaki slips under a jab.
Golovkin throws a leg kick but Kurosaki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Golovkin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kurosaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Golovkin.
Golovkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kurosaki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice defenses there by Kurosaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovkin moves out of range of the body kick from Kurosaki.
Golovkin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kurosaki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kurosaki misses the shot to the body.
Golovkin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kurosaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kurosaki looks to land a left hand but Golovkin moved out of range nicely.
Golovkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Golovkin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Golovkin throws a shot from downtown. Kurosaki moves away and avoids it.
Golovkin blocks a leg kick.
Kurosaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Golovkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Golovkin throws a hook to the side of Kurosaki's head but Kurosaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Golovkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kurosaki throws out the jab.
Golovkin misses with a straight left.
Kurosaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Golovkin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Golovkin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kurosaki.
Kurosaki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Golovkin checks a leg kick.
Golovkin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Golovkin misses with a straight right.
Golovkin lands with a good body shot.
Nice shot by Golovkin.
Kurosaki slips a straight right by Golovkin.
Golovkin scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Golovkin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kurosaki throws out a loose jab but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golovkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Kurosaki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Golovkins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kurosaki looks to land a left hand but Golovkin moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Golovkin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Golovkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kurosaki throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki thuds his shin into the meat of Golovkin's side.
Kurosaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kurosaki throws an off balance right hand
and Golovkin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Golovkin throws a one two combo.
Golovkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Golovkin scores with a decent looking hook.
Kurosaki looks to throw the jab but Golovkin is out of range.
Golovkin throws a hook to the side of Kurosaki's head but Kurosaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kurosaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Golovkin.
Kurosaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kurosaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Golovkin.
Kurosaki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Golovkin does it's job there.
A telegraphed right hand from Kurosaki misses the target.
A slow jab from Kurosaki misses its intended target.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Kurosaki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Golovkin is able to avoid easily.
Golovkin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kurosaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kurosaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kurosaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Golovkin manages to avoid it.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Golovkin blocks it.
Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Golovkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurosaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Kurosaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut
and Golovkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Golovkin moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Golovkin! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Kurosaki misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Golovkin. Kurosaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Golovkin scores with a hook to the body. Kurosaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Golovkin lands with a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Golovkin.
Golovkin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kurosaki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kurosaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Golovkin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Golovkin! But no joy.
Kurosaki misses with a looping right.
Golovkin lands a body shot.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Golovkin. Kurosaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Golovkin throws a hook but Kurosaki avoids it easily.
Kurosaki avoids the body shot from Golovkin.
Kurosaki throws a push kick but Golovkin slaps the foot to one side.
Golovkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Golovkin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kurosaki thumps Golovkin with a low kick.
Kurosaki throws a big shot that misses.
Golovkin throws a jab when Kurosaki was well out of range.
Kurosaki half committed to a counter leg kick.
A jab from Kurosaki misses.
Kurosaki with the inside leg kick.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Golovkin avoids it easily.
Kurosaki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kurosaki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy body kick from Kurosaki
and Kurosaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Golovkin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kurosaki misses the target.
A big right from Kurosaki misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Golovkin really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
A big left from Kurosaki misses.
Golovkin misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Kurosaki misses the target.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick but Golovkin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Golovkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kurosaki lands a leg kick that knocks Golovkin off balance momentarily.
Kurosaki throws an overhand right that lands on Golovkin's shoulder, as Golovkin tries to avoid the shot.
Kurosaki throws a right hand that misses
and Golovkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Golovkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurosaki manages to avoid it.
Kurosaki with a nice calf kick.
A big right from Kurosaki misses.
Kurosaki with a nice calf kick.
Kurosaki misses with a hook
and Golovkin counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovkin lands a nice shot to the body.
Golovkin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
A clash of legs there as Golovkin blocks the low kick.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut. Golovkin saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurosaki thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Golovkin throws a shot to the body.
Kurosaki blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Kurosaki misses its intended target.
Kurosaki slips a straight right by Golovkin.
Golovkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kurosaki.
Golovkin staying out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kurosaki.
The crowd cheers as Kurosaki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Golovkin doesn't seem phased though.
Golovkin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kurosaki is looking to chop away at Golovkin's legs.
Golovkin throws out a counter right but Kurosaki avoids it with no problem.
Kurosaki throws a front kick aimed at Golovkin's knee but Golovkin avoids it well.
Kurosaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Kurosaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golovkin.
Golovkin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Golovkin throws a hook but Kurosaki avoids it easily.
Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
Golovkin slips a jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Golovkin.
Kurosaki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Golovkin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kurosaki scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut. Golovkin saw that one coming.
Kurosaki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick but Golovkin moved away.
Golovkin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kurosaki throws a chopping leg kick but Golovkin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Golovkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kurosaki ducks under a wild hook from Golovkin.
Kurosaki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kurosaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kurosaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Golovkin.
Kurosaki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kurosaki throws a solid leg kick but Golovkin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kurosaki.
Golovkin jabs Kurosaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Golovkin blocks a low kick nicely.
Kurosaki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Golovkin thumps Kurosaki with a low kick.
Golovkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Golovkin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kurosaki connects with the punch.
Golovkin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Golovkin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Golovkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kurosaki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Golovkin's sensitive parts.
Kurosaki throws a jab when Golovkin was well out of range.
Kurosaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Golovkin.
Golovkin misses with a hook. Kurosaki ducked under it nicely.
Golovkin scores with the left hand. Kurosaki knows he should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Golovkin misses the target.
Kurosaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Golovkin.
Golovkin swings for the body but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Golovkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kurosaki misses with a straight left.
Kurosaki throws a good cross that connects.
Golovkin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kurosaki's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurosaki moves away.#T4#
Golovkin moves out of range as Kurosaki throws a body kick.
Kurosaki throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Golovkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kurosaki misses with a left hand
and Golovkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kurosaki.
Kurosaki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kurosaki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Golovkin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Golovkin! But no joy.
Golovkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kurosaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Golovkin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kurosaki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Golovkin looks to land a right hand but Kurosaki moved out of range.
Kurosaki lets loose with a powerful body kick. Golovkin will feel that in the morning.
Golovkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurosaki manages to avoid it.
Kurosaki walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurosaki misses with a looping right.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kurosaki tests Golovkin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Vadim Golovkin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Golovkin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Golovkin misses with a hook. Kurosaki ducked under it nicely.
Kurosaki lands with a cross.
Good leg kick by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Golovkin manages to avoid it.
Golovkin lands the left hand.
Kurosaki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Golovkin misses the jab.
Golovkin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Golovkin misses with an uppercut.
Golovkin blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Golovkin! But no joy.
Kurosaki defending well as Golovkin loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Golovkin.
Golovkin moves out of range of the leg kick from Kurosaki.
Golovkin throws an overhand right that lands on Kurosaki's shoulder, as Kurosaki tries to avoid the shot.
Kurosaki looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kurosaki scores with a hook to the body. Golovkin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Golovkin slips a straight right by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki swings widly with a right hand
and Golovkin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Golovkin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kurosaki doesn't seem bothered though.
Golovkin lands a leg kick that knocks Kurosaki off balance momentarily.
Kurosaki slips a jab from Golovkin.
Golovkin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kurosaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick from Kurosaki misses.
Kurosaki ducks under a wild hook from Golovkin.
Kurosaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Golovkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kurosaki takes a swing at Golovkin's ribcage but misses.
Golovkin misses the jab.
Golovkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Kurosaki lands a jab to Golovkin's midsection.
Golovkin misses with a straight left.
Kurosaki feints and then cracks Golovkin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Golovkin down.
Golovkin moves away from the strike by Kurosaki.
Akio Kurosaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Golovkin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurosaki thuds his right hand into Golovkin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kurosaki staying out of range there.
Kurosaki walks into a left hand.
Golovkin misses with an uppercut. Kurosaki saw that one coming.
Golovkin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kurosaki scores with a nice body kick.
Golovkin is looking to land body kicks.
Golovkin checks the leg kick.
Golovkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kurosaki thumps Golovkin with a low kick.
Kurosaki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Golovkin under the eye.
Kurosaki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kurosaki looks to land a body kick but Golovkin moved away.
It seemed like Golovkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Golovkin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Golovkin moves out of range as Kurosaki strikes.
Kurosaki misses with a low kick.
Golovkin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Kurosaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Golovkin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kurosaki momentarily.
Kurosaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Golovkin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Golovkin.
A big right from Kurosaki misses.
Kurosaki throws a shot from downtown. Golovkin moves away and avoids it.
Kurosaki misses with a leg kick.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick but Golovkin checks it.
Golovkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki drops his hands momentarily and Golovkin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kurosaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Golovkin throws a one two combo.
A jab from Kurosaki misses.
Kurosaki connects with a right hand. Golovkin shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golovkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kurosaki on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Golovkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Golovkin scoring well with a low kick there.
Kurosaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Golovkin misses the shot to the body.
Golovkin moves away from the strike by Kurosaki.
A left lands for Golovkin.
A nice combination there by Golovkin.
Kurosaki misses with a low kick.
Kurosaki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Golovkin misses with an uppercut. Kurosaki saw that one coming.
Kurosaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kurosaki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Golovkin lands with a good body shot.
Golovkin scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurosaki connects with a single shot there.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Golovkin blocks it.
Golovkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Golovkin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kurosaki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Golovkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Golovkin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Golovkin!
Vadim Golovkin is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Vadim Golovkin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SYN 799 Toivonen vs Crosby
Date: May 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Kurosaki lands a jab to Neckbreaker's midsection.
Neckbreaker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Neckbreaker lands the left hand.
Kurosaki slips under a jab.
Kurosaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kurosaki has time to react.
Kurosaki throws the left hand but Neckbreaker avoids the punch easily.
Neckbreaker attempts a counter takedown but Kurosaki avoids it well and moves away.
Neckbreaker scores with a hook.
Neckbreaker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Neckbreaker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kurosaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kurosaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurosaki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Neckbreaker's head.
A jab from Neckbreaker misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Neckbreaker misses the target.
Neckbreaker throws an overhand right that lands on Kurosaki's shoulder, as Kurosaki tries to avoid the shot.
Kurosaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Neckbreaker throws a body punch but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Kurosaki connects with a right hand. Neckbreaker shakes it off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Neckbreaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurosaki.
Kurosaki dips to his left and cracks Neckbreaker with an uppercut!#CL2#
Kurosaki moves into the clinch.
Neckbreaker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Neckbreaker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Neckbreaker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Neckbreaker tries a body shot but Kurosaki blocks it.
#T1#
Kurosaki prevents a body shot from Neckbreaker.
Kurosaki lands a hook that snaps the head of Neckbreaker backwards.
Kurosaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Neckbreaker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kurosaki backwards.
Kurosaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kurosaki has a couple of punches blocked by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker has a couple of punches blocked by Kurosaki.
Neckbreaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kurosaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kurosaki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Neckbreaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Kurosaki prevents a body shot from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kurosaki - that landed with a thud.
Neckbreaker works on Kurosaki's body with a couple of short punches.
Kurosaki throws a head punch that misses.
Kurosaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Neckbreaker controls his hands.
Kurosaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kurosaki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Neckbreaker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Neckbreaker working aggressively here.
#TD#
Neckbreaker tightens his grip and picks Kurosaki up, before dumping him to the ground. Kurosaki manages to land in guard. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurosaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Neckbreaker is one step ahead there.
Neckbreaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurosaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurosaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Neckbreaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurosaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurosaki has control of Neckbreaker's left arm, preventing Neckbreaker from doing any damage.
Neckbreaker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Neckbreaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kurosaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neckbreaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurosaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurosaki managing to control the position. #T3#
Neckbreaker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Neckbreaker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kurosaki. Kurosaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook.
Neckbreaker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A low kick lands for Kurosaki.
Neckbreaker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kurosaki at a distance.
Kurosaki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Neckbreaker momentarily.
Neckbreaker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kurosaki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That kick from Kurosaki tenderised Neckbreaker's leg. Neckbreaker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kurosaki slips a straight right by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker lands with a straight right. Kurosaki didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Kurosaki.
Neckbreaker throws a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Kurosaki.
Neckbreaker throws out a loose jab but Kurosaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neckbreaker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Neckbreaker misses with a looping right.
Kurosaki throws a lazy right hand but Neckbreaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Neckbreaker misses its intended target.
Kurosaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neckbreaker manages to avoid it.
Kurosaki connects with a single shot there.
A big right from Kurosaki misses.
Neckbreaker throws a body punch but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Neckbreaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurosaki.
A big left from Neckbreaker misses.
Neckbreaker throws an overhand right that lands on Kurosaki's shoulder, as Kurosaki tries to avoid the shot.
Neckbreaker needs to keep his hands up - Kurosaki had a free shot at his head there.
Kurosaki just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurosaki stuffs the takedown.
Kurosaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neckbreaker.
Kurosaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Neckbreaker is just out of range.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick which misses Neckbreaker's front leg but catches the back leg as Neckbreaker tries to avoid it.
Neckbreaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kurosaki.
Neckbreaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Slammy Neckbreaker will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Neckbreaker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Neckbreaker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Neckbreaker throws a body punch but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Kurosaki slips under a jab from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker thuds his right hand into Kurosaki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A telegraphed right hand from Neckbreaker misses the target.
Kurosaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neckbreaker moves away.
Neckbreaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kurosaki throws a lazy right hand but Neckbreaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Neckbreaker ducks right into an uppercut from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Neckbreaker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Neckbreaker slips a jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with a low kick.
Neckbreaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Neckbreaker avoids it easily.
Neckbreaker cracks Kurosaki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kurosaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kurosaki with a nice cross.
A cross from Neckbreaker lands.
Neckbreaker defending well as Kurosaki loads up on a big left hand.
Kurosaki throws a hook to the side of Neckbreaker's head but Neckbreaker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kurosaki scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Neckbreaker misses. #T1#
Neckbreaker with a nice cross.
Neckbreaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kurosaki.
Neckbreaker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kurosaki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kurosaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kurosaki dips to his left and cracks Neckbreaker with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurosaki. Neckbreaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neckbreaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kurosaki lands with a straight right. Neckbreaker didn't see that one coming.
Neckbreaker lands a head shot.
Neckbreaker connects with a nice looking jab.
Kurosaki ducks under a wild hook from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neckbreaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurosaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kurosaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Neckbreaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurosaki.
Neckbreaker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki cracks Neckbreaker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kurosaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Neckbreaker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kurosaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Neckbreaker off the cage and back into range.
Kurosaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neckbreaker.
#T2#
Kurosaki throws a leg kick that misses.
Neckbreaker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kurosaki doesn't seem bothered though.
Kurosaki ducks under a wild hook from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker shoots in for a double leg but Kurosaki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Neckbreaker thuds his right hand into Kurosaki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Neckbreaker looks to land a left hand but Kurosaki moved out of range nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki lands a right hook to the body.
Kurosaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neckbreaker.
Kurosaki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Neckbreaker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big left from Neckbreaker misses.
Kurosaki avoids the body shot from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kurosaki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Neckbreaker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick which misses Neckbreaker's front leg but catches the back leg as Neckbreaker tries to avoid it.
Neckbreaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neckbreaker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Neckbreaker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akio Kurosaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kurosaki blocks a jab.
Kurosaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Kurosaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kurosaki tried to score with a low kick but Neckbreaker checks it.
A jab from Neckbreaker finds it's way through Kurosaki's defenses. #T3#
Kurosaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker takes a swing at Kurosaki's ribcage but misses.
Neckbreaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurosaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kurosaki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Neckbreaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neckbreaker slips under a jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki with a jab.
Kurosaki connects with a body shot.
Kurosaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Neckbreaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kurosaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Neckbreaker lands a lovely overhand right.
A slow jab from Neckbreaker misses its intended target.
Nice cross by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki lands a nice shot that snaps Neckbreaker's head back.
Neckbreaker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kurosaki at a distance.
Neckbreaker cracks Kurosaki with an open hand slap.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Neckbreaker misses with a wild body shot.
Neckbreaker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kurosaki throws out a loose jab but Neckbreaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neckbreaker connects with a body shot.
Akio Kurosaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurosaki loads up on a big right hand but Neckbreaker slips the punch.
Kurosaki ducks under a wild hook from Neckbreaker.
Kurosaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T4#
Kurosaki connects with a nice looking jab.
Neckbreaker throws a good cross that connects.
Kurosaki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kurosaki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Neckbreaker ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
Neckbreaker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kurosaki has time to react.
Kurosaki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Neckbreaker throws a body punch but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Neckbreaker avoids it easily.
Kurosaki scores with a nice right hand.
Neckbreaker misses with a wild body shot.
Kurosaki cracks a nice hook into Neckbreaker's ribs.
Kurosaki lands with an overhand left.
Kurosaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Neckbreaker.
A low kick lands for Kurosaki.
Kurosaki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Neckbreaker looks to land a right hand but Kurosaki moved out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neckbreaker looks to land a left hand but Kurosaki moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Kurosaki. #TD#
Neckbreaker drives through with a takedown into Kurosaki's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Neckbreaker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neckbreaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurosaki keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Akio Kurosaki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Neckbreaker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Kurosaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Kurosaki closes the distance and clinches.
Neckbreaker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Neckbreaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kurosaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Neckbreaker tries to throw a body punch but Kurosaki avoids it by throwing Neckbreaker back against the cage.
Neckbreaker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kurosaki backwards.
Kurosaki blocks a body shot from Neckbreaker.
Kurosaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Neckbreaker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kurosaki is leaning against Neckbreaker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kurosaki misses with the head strike.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kurosaki prevents a body shot from Neckbreaker.
A head punch on the inside from Kurosaki fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kurosaki throws a head punch that misses.
Kurosaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Neckbreaker struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurosaki controls his hands.
Kurosaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Neckbreaker misses with some punches.
Neckbreaker gets through Kurosaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Kurosaki misses with a body punch.
Neckbreaker misses with the head strike.
Kurosaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Neckbreaker turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Neckbreaker manages to end up in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kurosaki wants to control but Neckbreaker postures up.
Neckbreaker working the head and body with strikes.
Kurosaki tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neckbreaker is staying tight to Kurosaki's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kurosaki wants to control but Neckbreaker postures up.
Neckbreaker controls the position.
Neckbreaker throwing strikes but Kurosaki manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Neckbreaker is not content to let Kurosaki control the position.
Kurosaki controls the position.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slammy Neckbreaker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neckbreaker is looking for a sweep.
Kurosaki controls the position.
Neckbreaker is not content to let Kurosaki control the position.
A lull in the action here.
Neckbreaker is trying to improve his position.
Neckbreaker is working hard here to advance position.
Kurosaki staying calm.#T3#
Kurosaki wants to control but Neckbreaker is keeping him busy.
Neckbreaker is trying to control Kurosaki's posture but Kurosaki avoids it.
Neckbreaker seems a little lost for a moment, as Kurosaki dominates the positioning.
Neckbreaker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kurosaki wants to stand but Neckbreaker has his arm trapped. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A slow jab from Neckbreaker misses its intended target. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Good standup being displayed there by Kurosaki as he connects with a hook.
Kurosaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kurosaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Neckbreaker throws out the jab.
Kurosaki moves away from the strike by Neckbreaker.
Kurosaki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kurosaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neckbreaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Kurosaki.
A good leg kick by Kurosaki.
Neckbreaker looks to throw the jab but Kurosaki is out of range.
Neckbreaker looks to land a left hand but Kurosaki moved out of range nicely.
Kurosaki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kurosaki lands with a cross.
Kurosaki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Neckbreaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with a looping left.
A shot to the liver by Neckbreaker. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Neckbreaker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Neckbreaker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kurosaki wants to sweep but no luck.
Kurosaki wants to stand up but Neckbreaker is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Slammy Neckbreaker did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Neckbreaker misses with a looping left.
Neckbreaker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kurosaki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook. Kurosaki ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Neckbreaker misses.
Kurosaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kurosaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Neckbreaker throws out the jab.
Kurosaki slips under a jab from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker misses with an uppercut.
Neckbreaker walks into a stiff left hand from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with a straight left.
Neckbreaker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kurosaki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Neckbreaker scrambles back to his feet.
Neckbreaker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Neckbreaker jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kurosaki has a couple of punches blocked by Neckbreaker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neckbreaker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kurosaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Neckbreaker.
Kurosaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neckbreaker. #T1#
Neckbreaker blocking some punches.
Kurosaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Neckbreaker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Neckbreaker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with the head strike.
Kurosaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Kurosaki blocks an uppercut.
Neckbreaker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Neckbreaker lands an uppercut.
Neckbreaker blocking some punches.
Kurosaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Kurosaki. #TD#
Neckbreaker gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neckbreaker looks to land a strike but Kurosaki avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kurosaki controlling Neckbreaker's posture.
Neckbreaker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Neckbreaker trying to control but Kurosaki is working from the bottom.
Neckbreaker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Neckbreaker trying to control but Kurosaki is working from the bottom.
Neckbreaker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kurosaki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Neckbreaker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kurosaki's head.
Neckbreaker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kurosaki's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neckbreaker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Kurosaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Neckbreaker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kurosaki trying to keep a closed guard but Neckbreaker is proving a slippery customer.
Kurosaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neckbreaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kurosaki is keeping the position for now.
Neckbreaker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Neckbreaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kurosaki is keeping the position for now.
Neckbreaker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Neckbreaker won't allow Kurosaki to sweep him here.
Neckbreaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kurosaki swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Neckbreaker controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kurosaki slips a jab from Neckbreaker.
Kurosaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kurosaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Neckbreaker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kurosaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neckbreaker tries to counter with a takedown but Kurosaki is quick to defend against it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neckbreaker. Kurosaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neckbreaker defending well as Kurosaki loads up on a big left hand.
Neckbreaker throws out a loose jab but Kurosaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurosaki avoids the body shot from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kurosaki moves out of range as Neckbreaker strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kurosaki! But no joy.
Kurosaki lands a lovely overhand right.
Neckbreaker misses with a body shot.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook.
Kurosaki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Neckbreaker with a body shot.
Neckbreaker moves out of range of the strikes.
Neckbreaker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurosaki.
Neckbreaker moves out of range as Kurosaki strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Akio Kurosaki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Neckbreaker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Neckbreaker ducks right into an uppercut from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kurosaki moves away from the strike by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker takes one on the button.
Neckbreaker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Neckbreaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Kurosaki - just one landing.
Neckbreaker scores with a jab to the body.
Kurosaki missing with a left hand there. Neckbreaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neckbreaker. Kurosaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kurosaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kurosaki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Kurosaki moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neckbreaker working aggressively here.
Neckbreaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurosaki.
Neckbreaker lands with a right to the head.
Kurosaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Neckbreaker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Neckbreaker throws a head punch that misses.
Neckbreaker digs a right hand underneath Kurosaki's ribcage. Kurosaki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kurosaki is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Neckbreaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Neckbreaker cracks Kurosaki with a nice body shot.
Neckbreaker misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Neckbreaker can't find room to land a body shot as Kurosaki controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Neckbreaker.
Kurosaki can't find room to land a body shot as Neckbreaker controls the action.
Neckbreaker misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Neckbreaker as the two fighters clinch.
Kurosaki tries a body shot but Neckbreaker blocks it.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Neckbreaker - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker lands with a left to the head.
Neckbreaker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Kurosaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Neckbreaker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kurosaki backwards.
Neckbreaker digs a right hand into Kurosaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kurosaki's gas tank.
Neckbreaker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neckbreaker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kurosaki blocking some punches.
Neckbreaker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Neckbreaker wants to take the fight to the mat but Kurosaki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kurosaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kurosaki takes a shot to the head.
Neckbreaker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurosaki presses Neckbreaker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kurosaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kurosaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kurosaki lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kurosaki.
Kurosaki lands with a right to the head.
Neckbreaker misses with the head strike.
Kurosaki misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Kurosaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Kurosaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Neckbreaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neckbreaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurosaki.
Neckbreaker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Neckbreaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kurosaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Neckbreaker prevents a body shot from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kurosaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Kurosaki.
Neckbreaker lands an uppercut.
Neckbreaker lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Neckbreaker.
Kurosaki lands a shot to the body.
Kurosaki digs a right hand into Neckbreaker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Neckbreaker's gas tank.
Neckbreaker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kurosaki backwards.
A short left from Neckbreaker. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurosaki cracks Neckbreaker with a nice body shot.
Neckbreaker scores with a shoulder strike.
Neckbreaker misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Kurosaki as the two fighters clinch.
Kurosaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Neckbreaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurosaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurosaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurosaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Neckbreaker fails to land.
Neckbreaker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Neckbreaker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kurosaki's elbow.
Kurosaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Neckbreaker lands with a right to the head.
Neckbreaker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurosaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kurosaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Neckbreaker scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slammy Neckbreaker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Neckbreaker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Slammy Neckbreaker!
Slammy Neckbreaker retains his lightweight title!
Slammy Neckbreaker bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SYN Supernova XI
Date: Apr 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Kurosaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kurosaki blocks a low kick nicely.
Experiment Il moves away from the strike by Kurosaki.
It looked like Experiment Il was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot.
We've been informed that Kurosaki has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kurosaki lands a nice looking body shot.
Kurosaki looks to land a left hand but Experiment Il moved out of range nicely.
Experiment Il wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Experiment Il takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Kurosaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kurosaki scores with a nice head shot.
Experiment Il has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Lab in the buildup to the fight.
Kurosaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kurosaki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Experiment Ils jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kurosaki misses with a straight right.
Experiment Il is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kurosaki throws a jab when Experiment Il was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kurosaki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Experiment Il bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kurosaki misses with a looping right.
Experiment Il takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Experiment Il moves forwards but Kurosaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kurosaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Experiment Il misses the target.
Kurosaki throws a lazy right hand but Experiment Il sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kurosaki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Experiment Il throws a leg kick but Kurosaki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Experiment Il takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Experiment Il walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Experiment Il throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Kurosaki misses its intended target.
Kurosaki looks to land a right hand but Experiment Il moved out of range.
Experiment Il feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kurosakis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kurosaki throws a lazy uppercut
and Experiment Il counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Kurosaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Kurosaki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Experiment Il on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A big left from Kurosaki misses.
A jab from Kurosaki misses.
Kurosaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kurosaki lands a jab to Experiment Il's midsection.
A jab from Kurosaki does it's job there.
Kurosaki lands with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kurosaki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A left lands for Experiment Il.
Experiment Il moves away from the strike by Kurosaki.
Experiment Il tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kurosaki manages to circle out of the way.
Kurosaki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kurosaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Experiment Il counters with a quick kick to the body but Kurosaki blocks it.#T3#
Kurosaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kurosaki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Experiment Il had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Experiment Il attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kurosaki misses with a looping right.
Experiment Il fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kurosaki just manages to avoid it.
Kurosaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurosaki misses with a hook.
Kurosaki misses with a right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kurosaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Kurosaki does it's job there.
Experiment Il shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kurosaki misses with a jab to the body
and Experiment Il counters with a thumping low kick.
Kurosaki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Experiment Il's head.
Experiment Il looks to land a combination but Kurosaki avoids it well.
Kurosaki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circling - Kurosaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Experiment Il swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurosaki lands with a right hand. #T4#
Kurosaki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Experiment Il is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kurosaki misses with a looping left.
Experiment Il looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kurosaki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kurosaki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Experiment Il takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big right from Kurosaki misses.
Experiment Il is looking to counter the offense by Kurosaki and move into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Experiment Il.
It looked like Experiment Il wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kurosaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kurosaki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kurosaki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Experiment Il's head.
Experiment Il looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Experiment Il moves out of range as Kurosaki strikes.
Experiment Il throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT#It looks like Akio Kurosaki has been cut.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut
and Experiment Il counters with a two punch combo.
Experiment Il ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Kurosaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akio Kurosaki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kurosaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Experiment Il off the cage and back into range.
Experiment Il takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Experiment Il on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Experiment Il throws a shot from downtown. Kurosaki moves away and avoids it.
Experiment Il with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kurosaki to score with a decent uppercut.
Kurosaki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab from Kurosaki.
Experiment Il ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
An attempted straight right counter from Experiment Il misses the target.
Kurosaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kurosaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kurosaki scores with a hook.
Kurosaki looks to throw the jab but Experiment Il is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Experiment Il tries to bum rush Kurosaki with a series of wild strikes but Kurosaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kurosaki lands a jab.
Experiment Il uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurosaki.
Experiment Il quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Kurosaki throws an off balance right hand
and Experiment Il cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kurosaki lands the left hand.
A jab from Kurosaki finds it's way through Experiment Il's defenses.
Kurosaki cracks Experiment Il with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kurosaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kurosaki missing with a left hand there. Experiment Il was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Experiment Il fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurosaki manages to avoid it.
Kurosaki misses with a wild body shot.
Experiment Il moves in looking to clinch but Kurosaki pushes him off.
Kurosaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Experiment Il misses its target.
Kurosaki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Experiment Il in his tracks.
Experiment Il displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kurosaki throws out the jab.
Kurosaki lands the left hand.
Kurosaki throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Kurosaki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Experiment Il appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Kurosaki.
Kurosaki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Experiment Il's hands.
Experiment Il takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Akio Kurosaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kurosaki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kurosaki misses with a hook. Experiment Il ducked under it nicely.
Kurosaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Experiment Il off the cage and back into range.
Kurosaki throws out a powerful jab.
Kurosaki misses with a looping left.
Kurosaki misses the jab.
A big right from Kurosaki misses.
Experiment Il throws a counter high kick but Kurosaki was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kurosaki misses with a looping left.
Kurosaki misses with a hook
and Experiment Il connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Experiment Il bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It appears Experiment Il was looking to counter with a kick there.#T3#
Kurosaki slips a jab from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slow jab from Kurosaki misses its intended target.
Kurosaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Experiment Il counters with a leg kick.
Experiment Il looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Experiment Il walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kurosaki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kurosaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment Il moves away.
Experiment Il throws a body punch but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Kurosaki throws a jab when Experiment Il was well out of range.
Experiment Il jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Experiment Il takes one on the button.
Experiment Il throws a series of punches but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Experiment Il blocks it.
Kurosaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Experiment Il sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Kurosaki. #T4#
Kurosaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Experiment Il counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kurosaki throws a looping overhand right but Experiment Il ducks down to avoid it.
Experiment Il displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kurosaki throws out the jab.
Kurosaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Kurosaki misses.
Kurosaki misses with a leg kick
and Experiment Il counters with a thumping low kick.
Kurosaki scores with the left hand. Experiment Il knows he should have avoided that one.
Kurosaki works the jab nicely.
Experiment Il takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kurosaki lands a head kick. Experiment Il smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Experiment Il avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Experiment Il might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kurosaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kurosaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Kurosaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Akio Kurosaki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Experiment Il slips under a jab from Kurosaki.
Experiment Il tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kurosaki manages to circle out of the way.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut
and Experiment Il counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with a hook.
Experiment Il uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kurosaki.
Experiment Il feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kurosaki scores with a shot to the body.
Kurosaki misses with a right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a low kick, right behind Kurosaki 's knee.
Kurosaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kurosaki throws a lazy uppercut
and Experiment Il counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kurosaki throws a lazy right hand but Experiment Il sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akio Kurosaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment Il lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Kurosaki misses its intended target.
Experiment Il displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kurosaki throws out the jab.
Kurosaki lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
Kurosaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kurosaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kurosaki cracks Experiment Il with a good jab.
Kurosaki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Experiment Il fails in his attempt to clinch.
Experiment Il walks into a stiff left hand from Kurosaki.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kurosaki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Experiment Il has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Experiment Il and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A shot to the liver by Kurosaki. Beautiful body shot.
Kurosaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Experiment Il.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut
and Experiment Il counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kurosaki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kurosaki walks into a stiff left hand from Experiment Il.
Kurosaki misses with a hook
#CL#
and Experiment Il counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurosaki misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but Kurosaki blocks it.
Experiment Il unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kurosaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Experiment Il connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kurosaki's face.
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the head but Kurosaki blocks with his arms.
Kurosaki can't find room to land a body shot as Experiment Il controls the action.
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kurosaki avoids it.
Kurosaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kurosaki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kurosaki managing to block the knees to the body from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il can't find room to land a body shot as Kurosaki controls the action.
Experiment Il misses with a knee to the head.
Experiment Il effectively controlling the action here.
Experiment Il connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kurosaki's face.
#BC2#
Kurosaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kurosaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a stiff right hand.
A left lands for Kurosaki.
Experiment Il slips a straight right by Kurosaki.#T3#
Kurosaki throws out a powerful jab.
Kurosaki looks to land a left hand but Experiment Il moved out of range nicely.
Kurosaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Experiment Il ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Experiment Il dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kurosaki misses with a looping right.
Experiment Il throws a push kick but Kurosaki slaps the foot to one side.
A little jabbing left from Kurosaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kurosaki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Experiment Il waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurosaki.
Kurosaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Experiment Il.
Kurosaki misses with a straight right.
Experiment Il feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Experiment Il takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kurosaki throws a jab when Experiment Il was well out of range.
Experiment Il quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T4#
Kurosaki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kurosaki throws the left hand but Experiment Il avoids the punch easily.
Experiment Il uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurosaki.
Experiment Il throwing a counter right hand but Kurosaki manages to avoid it.
A head kick by Kurosaki misses
and Experiment Il counters with a thumping low kick.
Kurosaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Experiment Il.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurosaki throws a leg kick
and Experiment Il counters with a slapping leg kick.
Experiment Il scores with a hook.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut
and Experiment Il counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Experiment Il ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
Experiment Il misses with a body kick.
Kurosaki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with a straight right.
Experiment Il feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Finnish Experiment Il did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Akio Kurosaki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Kurosaki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab lands there for Kurosaki.
Kurosaki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kurosaki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Experiment Il goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kurosaki misses with a left hand
and Experiment Il counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kurosaki thinking.
Kurosaki connects with the punch.
Kurosaki misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Experiment Il counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il lands a nice knee to the body.
Kurosaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Experiment Il trying to land knees to the body.
Experiment Il lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kurosaki is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Experiment Il connects with a knee to the head.
Experiment Il trying to land knees to the body.
Finnish Experiment Il has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kurosaki misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Kurosaki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Experiment Il looking to throw knees to the head but Kurosaki is blocking nicely.
Kurosaki lands with a left to the head.
Experiment Il goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Experiment Il is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kurosaki is defending well for now.
Experiment Il misses with a hook from the clinch.
Experiment Il lands a good knee to the midsection. Kurosaki won't want to take too many of those.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kurosaki.
Experiment Il misses with a knee to the head.
Kurosaki blocks a body shot from Experiment Il.
Kurosaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment Il's elbow.
Kurosaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Experiment Il backwards.
Kurosaki lands with a short shot to the head.
Experiment Il utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Experiment Il misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kurosaki takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kurosaki avoids it.#BC2#
Kurosaki manages to break the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kurosaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kurosaki checks a leg kick.
Experiment Il backing away here, and Kurosaki unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kurosaki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Experiment Il is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kurosaki loads up on a big right hand but Experiment Il slips the punch.
Kurosaki lands a lovely overhand right.
Experiment Il displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kurosaki throws out the jab.
Kurosaki misses the jab.
Experiment Il tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kurosaki manages to circle out of the way.
Donk. Kurosaki catches Experiment Il right on the button with a cross.
Experiment Il avoids the body shot from Kurosaki.
A counter left hand to the body from Experiment Il misses its target.
Experiment Il on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Experiment Il walks into a jab.
Kurosaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Experiment Il connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Experiment Il ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki swings widly with a right hand
and Experiment Il counters with an inside leg kick.
Experiment Il defending well as Kurosaki loads up on a big left hand.
Kurosaki lands a jab to the nose.
Kurosaki misses with a right hand
enabling Experiment Il to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Akio Kurosaki's cut even more.
Kurosaki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Experiment Il blocks it.
It looked like Experiment Il was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kurosaki misses with a looping right.
As Kurosaki looks to move away, Experiment Il throws a big counter combo but Kurosaki just gets out of the way.
Experiment Il takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Kurosaki misses with a looping left.
Kurosaki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Experiment Il uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kurosaki.
Experiment Il quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kurosaki sizes up Experiment Il with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kurosaki looks to land a left hand but Experiment Il moved out of range nicely.
And Experiment Il counters with a quick kick to the body but Kurosaki blocks it.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut
and Experiment Il counters with a stiff right hand.
Kurosaki misses the jab.
Kurosaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment Il manages to avoid it.
Experiment Il tried to counter with a leg kick but Kurosaki avoided it.
Kurosaki misses with a looping right.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Experiment Il blocks it.
Kurosaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kurosaki sizes up Experiment Il with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kurosaki misses with a hook. Experiment Il ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Kurosaki dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Akio Kurosaki's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Experiment Il uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurosaki.
Experiment Il walks into a stiff left hand from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki connects with the punch.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick
and Experiment Il counters with a straight right hand.
Kurosaki throws an off balance right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a thumping low kick.
Experiment Il slips under a jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws out a loose jab but Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid it.
Experiment Il is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kurosaki.
Experiment Il takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kurosaki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki cracks Experiment Il with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Experiment Il swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurosaki misses with a right hand
and Experiment Il cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kurosaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Experiment Il off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Experiment Il tries to clinch up but Kurosaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Kurosaki scores with a punch to the head.
Kurosaki throws an off balance right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Kurosaki misses its intended target.
Kurosaki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kurosaki lands a really nice looking cross but Experiment Il seems unphased.
Kurosaki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Experiment Il's head.
Kurosaki lands a right hook to the body.
Kurosaki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kurosaki checks a leg kick nicely.
Experiment Il lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kurosaki throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Experiment Il's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurosaki throws out a powerful jab.
Finnish Experiment Il has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kurosaki misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Kurosaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Experiment Il was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Experiment Il ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
Experiment Il uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurosaki.
A little feinted left hand from Experiment Il on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kurosaki swings widly with a right hand
and Experiment Il finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kurosaki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kurosaki throws a jab when Experiment Il was well out of range.
Experiment Il misses with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Experiment Il.
Kurosaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Experiment Il staying out of range there.
Experiment Il moves out of range as Kurosaki strikes.
It looked like Experiment Il was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kurosaki.#T3#
Kurosaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a solid body kick.
Kurosaki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Experiment Il's head.
Experiment Il on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Experiment Il swings for the body but Kurosaki moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki slips under a jab from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kurosaki lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Kurosaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kurosaki checks a leg kick.
Kurosaki cracks Experiment Il with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Experiment Il takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kurosaki misses with a hook. Experiment Il ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Kurosaki misses with a hook. Experiment Il ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiment Il walks into a jab.
Kurosaki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Experiment Il in his tracks.
Experiment Il throws a head kick but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Donk. Kurosaki catches Experiment Il right on the button with a cross.
Kurosaki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kurosaki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kurosaki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kurosaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Experiment Il.
Kurosaki lands a nice shot that snaps Experiment Il's head back.
Kurosaki tests Experiment Il's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kurosaki scores with a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akio Kurosaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kurosaki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akio Kurosaki! Akio Kurosaki retains his featherweight title!
Akio Kurosaki was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Finnish Experiment Il stepped up to the mic, saying 'Prkl, stna, vttu..'. |
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Event:
Syn Kilo vs Piano 3
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Kurosaki misses with a body shot
and Golovkin counters with a nice uppercut.
Kurosaki looks to land a right hand but Golovkin moved out of range.
Kurosaki tries a low kick but Golovkin avoids it.
Golovkin misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Golovkin.
Kurosaki misses with a hook
and Golovkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki thuds his right hand into Golovkin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kurosaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kurosaki looks to land a right hand but Golovkin moved out of range.
Kurosaki misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Golovkin misses the target.
Golovkin throws a lazy right hand but Kurosaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kurosaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Kurosaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Golovkin lands with an overhand left.
Kurosaki misses with a wild body shot.
Golovkin misses with an uppercut.
Golovkin misses with a wild body shot.
Kurosaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Golovkin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurosaki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Golovkin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Golovkin throws a hook but Kurosaki avoids it easily.
Golovkin throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Golovkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurosaki is just out of range.
Golovkin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kurosaki misses with a wild body shot.
Golovkin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Golovkin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Golovkin loads up on a big right hand but Kurosaki slips the punch.
Golovkin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kurosaki defending well as Golovkin loads up on a big left hand.
Kurosaki feints a counter leg kick.
Kurosaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Golovkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kurosaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kurosaki misses with a looping right.
Kurosaki throws a solid leg kick but Golovkin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with a straight left.
Golovkin walks into a stiff left hand from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Golovkin.
Golovkin connects with a jab.
Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurosaki. Golovkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Golovkin lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golovkin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kurosaki tries to score with a low kick but Golovkin moves his leg out of the way.
Kurosaki throws a jab when Golovkin was well out of range.#T2#
Kurosaki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kurosaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Kurosaki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A bone on bone clash there as Golovkin blocks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Golovkin misses its intended target.
Golovkin misses with an uppercut.
Jab, jab by Golovkin - just one landing.
Kurosaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kurosaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Golovkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Golovkin needs to keep his hands up - Kurosaki had a free shot at his head there.
Golovkin lands an overhand right.
Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
Golovkin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Golovkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kurosaki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Golovkin is able to avoid easily.
Golovkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Kurosaki.
Golovkin looks to land a combination but Kurosaki avoids it well.
Golovkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kurosaki.
Golovkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Golovkin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Golovkin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T3#
Golovkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Golovkin blocks the leg kick.
Golovkin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kurosaki cracks Golovkin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kurosaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Golovkin.
Kurosaki is looking to slow Golovkin down with leg kicks.
Kurosaki misses with a low kick.
Kurosaki misses with a low kick.
Golovkin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kurosaki, as that shot connected.
Kurosaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Golovkin.
A cross from Kurosaki lands.
Kurosaki throws a jab when Golovkin was well out of range.
Kurosaki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Golovkin is out of range.
Kurosaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kurosaki circles away quickly and effectively.
Kurosaki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kurosaki misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Golovkin!
Golovkin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kurosaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Kurosaki misses.
Kurosaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T4#
Kurosaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Golovkin feints and then cracks Kurosaki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kurosaki down.
Kurosaki wants to land a leg kick but Golovkin is out of range.
A big left from Golovkin misses.
Golovkin scores with a hook to the body. Kurosaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kurosaki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Golovkin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Golovkin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Golovkin stuns Kurosaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Golovkin lunges at Kurosaki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kurosaki's hand.
Kurosaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Golovkin throws out the jab.
Golovkin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kurosaki thuds a left hand into Golovkin's body.
Golovkin swats away the attempt to clinch by Kurosaki.
Golovkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurosaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurosaki wants to clinch up but Golovkin keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Golovkin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Golovkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Kurosaki.
Golovkin throws a lazy right hand but Kurosaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kurosaki is looking to chop away at Golovkin's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vadim Golovkin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kurosaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Golovkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vadim Golovkin is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the liver by Golovkin. Beautiful body shot.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Golovkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Golovkin misses the jab.
Kurosaki misses with a low kick as Golovkin jumps back.
Kurosaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurosaki lands a leg kick that knocks Golovkin off balance momentarily.
Kurosaki misses with a hook.
Kurosaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Golovkin throws out the jab.
Kurosaki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Golovkin looks to land a left hand but Kurosaki moved out of range nicely.
Good exchange - Kurosaki coming out on top.
Golovkin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Golovkin.
Kurosaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Golovkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Golovkin misses with a straight right.
Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Golovkin throws a shot from downtown. Kurosaki moves away and avoids it.
Kurosaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut
and Golovkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Kurosaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Golovkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a right hand that misses
letting Golovkin counter with a right hand.
Kurosaki digs a good body shot into Golovkin's ribs.
Kurosaki takes a swing at Golovkin's ribcage but misses.
Golovkin lands with an overhand left.
Kurosaki digs a good body shot into Golovkin's ribs.
Kurosaki throws a low kick but Golovkin avoids it.
Golovkin scores with a shot to the body.
Kurosaki misses with a straight right.
Golovkin scores with a nice right hand.
Golovkin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Golovkin throws a hook but Kurosaki avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jab by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kurosaki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Golovkin.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut.
Golovkin throws out a leg kick but Kurosaki moves out of range and Golovkin only half commits.
Kurosaki moves out of range as Golovkin strikes.
Kurosaki checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Golovkin.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut.
That kick from Kurosaki tenderised Golovkin's leg. Golovkin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kurosaki misses with a left hand
and Kurosaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kurosaki misses with a looping right.
Kurosaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kurosaki scores with a hook to the body. Golovkin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Golovkin lands with a shot to the body.
Golovkin scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Golovkin.
Kurosaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Golovkin throws out the jab.
A big right from Golovkin misses.
Golovkin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Golovkin looks to land a left hand but Kurosaki moved out of range nicely.
Golovkin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Kurosaki misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kurosaki, as that shot connected.
Kurosaki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Kurosaki throws a leg kick but Golovkin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Golovkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Golovkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin backing away here, and Kurosaki unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Golovkin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kurosaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akio Kurosaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Golovkin misses.
Kurosaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Golovkin.
Kurosaki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kurosaki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Golovkin at a distance.
Golovkin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Golovkin misses with a straight right.
Kurosaki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A cross from Kurosaki lands.
Nice body punch from Kurosaki.
Golovkin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kurosaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Golovkin throws a leg kick but Kurosaki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kurosaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Golovkin checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
Kurosaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Golovkin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurosaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kurosaki throws a front kick aimed at Golovkin's knee but Golovkin avoids it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kurosaki checks a leg kick.
Golovkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Golovkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Golovkin is just out of range.
It looked like Golovkin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Golovkin misses with a wild body shot.
Kurosaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Golovkin misses with a straight left.
Golovkin throws an overhand right that lands on Kurosaki's shoulder, as Kurosaki tries to avoid the shot.
Golovkin tried to score with a low kick but Kurosaki checks it.
Kurosaki blocks a jab.
Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Golovkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki with a nice calf kick.
Golovkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Golovkin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kurosaki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Golovkin misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vadim Golovkin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Kurosaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with a hook. Golovkin ducked under it nicely.
Golovkin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kurosakis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kurosaki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Golovkin tries to work over Kurosaki's front leg with a kick but Kurosaki checks it.
Kurosaki looks to land a right hand but Golovkin moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kurosaki.
It seemed like Kurosaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kurosaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Golovkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Kurosaki misses its intended target.
Kurosaki moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Kurosaki misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovkin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kurosaki throws an off balance right hand
and Golovkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurosaki moves away.
Kurosaki throws the left hand but Golovkin avoids the punch easily.
Golovkin catches Kurosaki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurosaki misses with a leg kick
and Golovkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Golovkin walks into a left hand. #T1#
Kurosaki misses with a looping right.
Golovkin is looking to counter punch.
Kurosaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kurosaki scores with a leg kick.
Kurosaki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kurosaki checks a leg kick.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick but Golovkin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Golovkin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little feinted left hand from Golovkin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kurosaki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Golovkin is out of range and Kurosaki settles back down.
Golovkin scores with a body shot.
Nice cross by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with a looping right.
Kurosaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Golovkin misses.
Kurosaki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Golovkin is out of range and Kurosaki settles back down.
Kurosaki clobbers Golovkin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good leg kick by Golovkin.
Golovkin misses with a leg kick.
Kurosaki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kurosaki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Golovkin throws a lazy right hand but Kurosaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kurosaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Golovkin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kurosaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kurosaki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Golovkin has time to react.
Golovkin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kurosaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Golovkin misses.
Golovkin thuds his right hand into Kurosaki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kurosaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kurosaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kurosaki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Golovkin misses.
Kurosaki misses the shot to the body.
Kurosaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A low kick from Kurosaki is predictable there
and Golovkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Golovkin throws a hook to the side of Kurosaki's head but Kurosaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kurosaki! But no joy.
Golovkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Golovkin catches Kurosaki right on the button with a cross.
Kurosaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Kurosaki missing with a left hand there. Golovkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Golovkin looks to throw the jab but Kurosaki is out of range.
A nice leg kick from Golovkin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kurosaki throws a right hand that misses
and Golovkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Golovkin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Golovkin looks to land a right hand but Kurosaki moved out of range.
Kurosaki throws a right hand that misses
and Golovkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Golovkin blocks a low kick nicely.
Golovkin clobbers Kurosaki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Golovkin lands with a good body shot.
Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kurosaki.
Golovkin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Golovkin looks to land a right hand but Kurosaki moved out of range.
Kurosaki misses with a looping right.
Golovkin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot
and Golovkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kurosaki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurosaki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Golovkin misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Kurosaki ducks under a wild hook from Golovkin.
Kurosaki misses with a right hand
enabling Golovkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Golovkin misses with a looping left.
Kurosaki is looking to slow Golovkin down with leg kicks.
Golovkin needs to keep his hands up - Kurosaki had a free shot at his head there.
Good work by Golovkin as he checks the leg kick.
Golovkin throwing a counter right hand but Kurosaki manages to avoid it.
Kurosaki missing with a left hand there. Golovkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Golovkin cracks Kurosaki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Golovkin tries to land a leg kick but Kurosaki saw it coming and moves away.
Kurosaki throws an overhand right that lands on Golovkin's shoulder, as Golovkin tries to avoid the shot.
Kurosaki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Golovkin counters with a nice uppercut.
Kurosaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golovkin.
Kurosaki scores with a leg kick.
Golovkin checks a low kick from Kurosaki.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurosaki scores with a leg kick.
Golovkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Golovkin.
Kurosaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick but Golovkin moved away.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Golovkin clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Kurosaki closes the distance but Golovkin moves to the side
and Golovkin counters with a stiff right hand.
Golovkin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kurosaki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Golovkin avoids the body shot from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Golovkin throws the left hand but Kurosaki avoids the punch easily.
Kurosaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurosaki with a nice cross.
Golovkin misses with a hook.
Golovkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurosaki tries a quick counter leg kick but Golovkin is wise to it.
A big right from Kurosaki misses.
Golovkin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Golovkin throws a shot from downtown. Kurosaki moves away and avoids it.
Golovkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kurosaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Golovkin.
Kurosaki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kurosaki looks to land a right hand but Golovkin moved out of range.
Golovkin dips to his left and cracks Kurosaki with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurosaki staying out of range there.#T1#
Kurosaki throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Golovkin to counter with a crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki avoids the body shot from Golovkin.
A bone on bone clash there as Golovkin blocks the leg kick.
Kurosaki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Golovkin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kurosaki lands with a good body shot.
A leg kick checked by Golovkin.
Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kurosaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kurosaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Kurosaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick but Golovkin moved away.
Kurosaki misses with a looping right.
Kurosaki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Golovkin is able to avoid easily.
Golovkin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Golovkin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kurosaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kurosaki connects with a looping right hand.
Golovkin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
That kick from Golovkin tenderised Kurosaki's leg. Kurosaki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kurosaki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Kurosaki slips a jab from Golovkin.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Golovkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Golovkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurosaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Golovkin cracks Kurosaki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Golovkin thuds a left hand into Kurosaki's body.
Nice jab there from Kurosaki.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kurosaki.
Kurosaki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kurosaki takes a swing at Golovkin's ribcage but misses.
Golovkin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kurosaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Golovkin throws the left hand but Kurosaki avoids the punch easily.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick but Golovkin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut. Golovkin saw that one coming.
Golovkin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
An inside leg kick lands from Kurosaki.
Golovkin lands with a hook. Kurosaki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick
letting Golovkin counter with a right hand. #T3#
Kurosaki throws the left hand but Golovkin avoids the punch easily.
Kurosaki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Golovkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurosaki is just out of range.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut. Golovkin saw that one coming.
Kurosaki throws a low kick but Golovkin avoids it.
Golovkin throwing a counter right hand but Kurosaki manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Golovkin coming out on top.
Kurosaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Golovkin.
Golovkin scores with a jab to the head.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut
and Golovkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kurosaki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Golovkin cracks Kurosaki with a good jab.
Golovkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Golovkin throws a leg kick which misses Kurosaki's front leg but catches the back leg as Kurosaki tries to avoid it.
Golovkin with a nice calf kick.
Kurosaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kurosaki misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurosaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Golovkin throws a looping overhand right but Kurosaki ducks down to avoid it.
Kurosaki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
An inside leg kick from Kurosaki misses.
Golovkin misses with a wild body shot.
Golovkin throws out a loose jab but Kurosaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurosaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kurosaki looks to throw the jab but Golovkin is out of range.
Golovkin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good work by Golovkin as he checks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Golovkin blocks the leg kick.
Kurosaki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kurosaki with the inside leg kick.
Kurosaki tries a low kick but Golovkin avoids it.
Golovkin swings for the body but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Golovkin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurosaki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kurosaki wants to land a leg kick but Golovkin is out of range.
Golovkin moves out of range as Kurosaki strikes.
A cross from Kurosaki lands.
Golovkin throws the left hand but Kurosaki avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Golovkin had his way with Akio Kurosaki in that round.
That's time! Golovkin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Kurosaki tries to clinch but Golovkin is having none of it.
Jab by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki looks to land a left hand but Golovkin moved out of range nicely.
Golovkin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kurosaki scores with a nice strike.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Golovkin avoids it easily.
Kurosaki clobbers Golovkin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kurosaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Golovkin takes one to the chin there.
Kurosaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Golovkin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Golovkin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Golovkin looks to land a right hand but Kurosaki moved out of range.
Kurosaki staying out of range there.
Kurosaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That kick from Kurosaki tenderised Golovkin's leg. Golovkin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kurosaki misses with a leg kick
and Golovkin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kurosaki thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golovkin misses with a straight left.
Jab, jab by Golovkin - just one landing.
Golovkin lands the left hand.#T1#
Golovkin misses with a straight right.
Golovkin looks to land a right hand but Kurosaki moved out of range.
A low kick lands for Kurosaki.
A jab from Golovkin misses.
Kurosaki connects with a solid leg kick.
That kick from Kurosaki tenderised Golovkin's leg. Golovkin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Golovkin defending well as Kurosaki loads up on a big left hand.
Kurosaki slips a jab from Golovkin.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Golovkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kurosaki misses with a right hand
letting Golovkin counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Kurosaki moves into range and clinches up with Golovkin.
A nice right hand lands inside from Golovkin.
Golovkin blocks an uppercut.
Kurosaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Golovkin throws a head punch that misses.
Golovkin lands a right hand.
Kurosaki misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurosaki has a couple of punches blocked by Golovkin.
Akio Kurosaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kurosaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurosaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurosaki.
Golovkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kurosaki has a couple of punches blocked by Golovkin.
Golovkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Golovkin digs a right hand underneath Kurosaki's ribcage. Kurosaki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kurosaki working aggressively here.
Kurosaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Kurosaki working aggressively here.
Kurosaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Golovkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Golovkin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Golovkin misses with some punches.
Golovkin blocking some punches.
Kurosaki misses with some punches.
Golovkin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3##BC#
Golovkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Golovkin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kurosaki's hands.
Golovkin connects with a body shot.
Golovkin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Golovkin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kurosaki doesn't seem phased though.
Kurosaki misses with a looping left.
Golovkin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kurosaki scores with a punch to the head.
Golovkin slips under a jab from Kurosaki.
Golovkin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab from Kurosaki misses.
Kurosaki slips under a jab from Golovkin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Golovkin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurosaki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Golovkin counters with a stiff right hand.
Kurosaki moves out of range as Golovkin strikes.
Kurosaki tries to work over Golovkin's front leg with a kick but Golovkin checks it.
Kurosaki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kurosaki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Kurosaki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kurosaki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kurosaki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Golovkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Golovkin counters with a stiff right hand.
Kurosaki lands a glancing blow to the side of Golovkin's head.
Kurosaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Golovkin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kurosaki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Golovkin scrambles back to his feet.
Kurosaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kurosaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Golovkin.
Golovkin looks to throw the jab but Kurosaki is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Golovkin there.
Golovkin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Golovkin connects with a single shot there.
Kurosaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Golovkin throws a big shot that misses.
Golovkin throws a good cross that connects.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Golovkin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Golovkin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Golovkin!
A very excited looking Vadim Golovkin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Syn Kurosaki vs Puno
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Kurosaki throws a looping overhand right but Puno ducks down to avoid it.
Puno looks to land a combination but Kurosaki avoids it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Puno. That snapped Kurosaki's head back.
Puno blocks a head kick by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki avoids the body shot from Puno.
Kurosaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Puno throws a hook to the side of Kurosaki's head but Kurosaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puno lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Puno throws a body shot but no joy.
Kurosaki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Puno darts in looking for a takedown but Kurosaki gets double underhooks and turns Puno into the cage.
A clash of legs there as Puno blocks the low kick.
Puno is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kurosaki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Puno's head.
Akio Kurosaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurosaki's corner calls for a 1-2. Kurosaki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Puno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Kurosaki misses the target.
Puno connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Puno misses.
Kurosaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puno.
Kurosaki ducks under a wild hook from Puno.
A low kick from Kurosaki misses #TD2#
and Puno counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kurosaki!
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Kurosaki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Puno wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Puno tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kurosaki is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Puno lands a few punches from side control.
Kurosaki manages to get back to half guard.
Puno stalling away here and it's allowed Kurosaki to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Puno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kurosaki keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully. #T2#
Puno trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurosaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurosaki controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Puno wants to control from the top but Kurosaki keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kurosaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Puno misses the target.
A lazy left from Kurosaki finds it's target.
Puno misses the jab.
Puno takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kurosaki looks to land a right hand but Puno moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puno. Kurosaki does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Kurosaki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kurosaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Puno is just out of range.
Kurosaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Puno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Puno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Puno checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Puno takes a swing at Kurosaki's ribcage but misses.
Puno misses with a hook.
Puno takes a swing at Kurosaki's ribcage but misses.
Kurosaki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Kurosaki clinches up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kurosaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puno controlling the action here for a moment.
Kurosaki blocking some punches.
Kurosaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Punos head. #BC2#
Puno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kurosaki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Puno lands a jab to the head.
Puno digs a good hook to Kurosaki's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurosaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Puno works the jab nicely.#T4#
Kurosaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Puno throws a looping overhand right but Kurosaki ducks down to avoid it.
Puno fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice body punch from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a looping overhand right but Puno ducks down to avoid it.
Kurosaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Kurosaki scores with a jab. Puno acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kurosaki looks to land a left hand but Puno moved out of range nicely.
Puno feints the counter takedown.
Kurosaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Puno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Puno gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kurosaki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kurosaki slips a straight right by Puno.
Kurosaki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot.
Kurosaki misses the shot to the body.
Puno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kurosaki throws out the jab.
Puno gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kurosaki.
A telegraphed right hand from Kurosaki misses the target.
Puno throws a hook but Kurosaki blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Akio Kurosaki will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kurosaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Kurosaki finds it's way through Puno's defenses.
Kurosaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puno.
We've been told by Kurosaki's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kurosaki moves away from the strike by Puno.
Puno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurosaki moves away.
It looked like Kurosaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Puno bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kurosaki's head backwards.
Puno cracks Kurosaki with a good jab.
Kurosaki staying out of range there.
Puno fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kurosaki wants to clinch.
Kurosaki avoids the body shot from Puno.
#TD2#
Puno manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kurosaki on his heels. He'll look to pass Kurosaki's guard now, I'm sure.
Puno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kurosaki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kurosaki pulls Puno in close to his closed guard and prevents Puno from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurosaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kurosaki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Puno.
Kurosaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kurosaki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Puno wants to control from the top but Kurosaki keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice defenses there by Puno.
Kurosaki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Puno swings for the body but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Kurosaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Puno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Puno shoots in and drives through. Kurosaki sprawls well.
As Puno backs away, Kurosaki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kurosaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kurosaki lands with a hook. Puno tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Kurosaki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Puno throws a shot from downtown. Kurosaki moves away and avoids it.
Puno is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akio Kurosaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Puno blocks it.
Puno swings for the body but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Kurosaki tries to clinch but Puno is having none of it.
Puno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puno looks to land a left hand but Kurosaki moved out of range nicely.
Kurosaki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kurosaki defending well as Puno loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puno looks to land a left hand but Kurosaki moved out of range nicely.
Puno moves away from the strike by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki slips a jab and a cross from Puno.
Puno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kurosaki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Puno stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
An inside leg kick from Kurosaki misses.
Kurosaki looks to land a left hand but Puno moved out of range nicely.
Puno throws a series of punches but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Puno moves out of range as Kurosaki strikes.
Puno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Kurosaki rushes Puno and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Kurosaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Puno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurosaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puno pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Puno has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kurosaki is trying to keep an underhook but Puno manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kurosaki is staying active underneath Puno, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kurosaki keeping control of the position.
Puno thows a huge punch but Kurosaki dodges it nicely.
Puno winds up and cracks Kurosaki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Puno is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Puno throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Kurosaki is refusing to be controlled, as Puno sits in half guard.
Kurosaki moves into full guard.
Puno working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Puno slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Puno being controlled here momentarily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Puno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Manny Puno will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kurosaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Puno with the counter takedown but Kurosaki avoids it easily.
Puno gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Puno dives in and grabs Kurosaki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kurosaki pushes down on Puno's head and hops out.
Puno scores with a hook to the body. Kurosaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Puno scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Kurosaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Puno lands with a left to the head.
Puno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puno goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kurosaki prevents it.
Puno has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kurosaki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Akio Kurosaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Puno.
A right handed body shot lands from Kurosaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kurosaki throws a head punch that misses.
Kurosaki lands an uppercut.
Kurosaki misses with some punches.
Puno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Puno is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kurosaki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Puno blocks a body shot from Kurosaki. #T1##BC2#
Puno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kurosaki misses with a wild body shot.
Kurosaki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Puno. Puno circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
Kurosaki tries to sprawl but Puno drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kurosaki desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kurosaki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kurosaki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Puno postures up.
Puno trying to control but Kurosaki is working from the bottom.
Puno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Kurosaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
Manny Puno has got the better of the ground game so far.
Puno being controlled here momentarily.
Puno trying to control but Kurosaki is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Puno fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That kick from Kurosaki tenderised Puno's leg. Puno is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kurosaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurosaki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kurosaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puno throws out the jab.
Akio Kurosaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurosaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kurosaki looks to throw the jab but Puno is out of range. #T3#
Puno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Puno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puno slips under a jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puno.
Kurosaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puno manages to avoid it.
Puno defending well as Kurosaki loads up on a big left hand.
Puno moves away from the strike by Kurosaki.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
Puno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kurosaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puno drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kurosaki defends it well.
Puno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kurosaki throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Puno shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Puno not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Puno is trying to control. Kurosaki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kurosaki moves into full guard.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Puno's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kurosaki trying to control the position here.
Kurosaki is trying to keep Puno in close.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Kurosaki is keeping the position.
Kurosaki wants to sweep here but Puno controlling him for the moment.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Kurosaki clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Nice defenses there by Kurosaki.
Puno jabs at Kurosaki's body.
Puno looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kurosaki is fending him off so far but Puno persists. Nope, Kurosaki circles away and we're back to standing.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki cracks a nice hook into Puno's ribs.
Kurosaki swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Puno counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kurosaki won't be happy with that.
Kurosaki throws Puno to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Puno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurosaki.
Kurosaki lands with a nice body punch.
Puno takes one on the button.
Kurosaki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Puno finds it's way round the side to connect with Kurosaki's head.
Puno tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kurosaki defends well and Puno ends up having to push Kurosaki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Puno shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Puno misses with a straight right.
Kurosaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kurosaki.
Good exchange - Kurosaki coming out on top.#T1#
Kurosaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kurosaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Puno. That did some damage!#CL#
Kurosaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Puno tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Akio Kurosaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Puno.
A short right from Kurosaki.
Puno lands with a left to the head.
Puno tries for a takedown. No joy.
Puno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Puno has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Puno tries to pull guard but Kurosaki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Puno is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Puno tries to score a body lock takedown but Kurosaki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Puno decides to pull guard.
Kurosaki wanted to stand there but Puno had control of the position.
Kurosaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kurosaki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Puno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Kurosaki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Puno lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Puno wants to pass the guard but Kurosaki is keeping the position.
Puno trying to control but Kurosaki is working from the bottom.
Kurosaki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Puno working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Puno cracks Kurosaki with a solid left hand.
Kurosaki is pulling down on Puno's head to control his posture.
Puno is looking to work some ground and pound but Kurosaki has wrist control.
Puno throwing strikes from guard but Kurosaki blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Puno checks the leg kick nicely there.
Puno shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kurosaki but Kurosaki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kurosaki slips under a jab from Puno.
It looked like Kurosaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kurosaki punishes Puno's body with a nice straight punch.
Kurosaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kurosaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Puno tries to counter it with a takedown but Kurosaki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Puno closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kurosaki circles away.#T4#
Kurosaki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Puno.
Puno slips a straight right by Kurosaki.
Puno lunges at Kurosaki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kurosaki's hand.
Puno takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kurosaki avoids the body shot from Puno.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puno. Kurosaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kurosaki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kurosaki loads up on a big right hand but Puno slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for Kurosaki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Puno tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kurosaki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Puno somewhat.
Kurosaki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kurosaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Puno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Puno swings for the body but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Puno takes one to the chin there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Kurosaki had his way with Manny Puno in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Puno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A bone on bone clash there as Puno blocks the leg kick.
Kurosaki misses the shot to the body.
Kurosaki loads up on a big right hand but Puno slips the punch.
Kurosaki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kurosaki throws an overhand right that lands on Puno's shoulder, as Puno tries to avoid the shot.
Puno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kurosaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puno defending well as Kurosaki loads up on a big left hand.
Kurosaki is looking to clinch.
Kurosaki missing with a left hand there. Puno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Kurosaki drives through and clinches with Puno against the cage.
Kurosaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Puno uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurosaki.
A nice right hand lands inside from Puno. #TD2#
Puno manages to pull guard.
Puno looking for a sweep. Not yet Puno, not yet.
Puno keeping full guard, as Kurosaki tries to pass. #T1#
Kurosaki preventing the sweep.
Kurosaki wants to pass the guard but Puno is keeping the position.
Kurosaki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kurosaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Puno is retaining full guard.
Puno looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Puno trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL#
Kurosaki moves into the clinch.
Puno is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kurosaki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Puno tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kurosaki smiles and moves away.
Akio Kurosaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Puno.
Puno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kurosaki throws a big shot that misses.
Puno drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kurosaki defends it well.
Kurosaki misses with a looping left.
Kurosaki digs a good hook to Puno's body.
Kurosaki connects with a single shot there.
Kurosaki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Puno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurosaki manages to avoid it.
Puno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Puno gets tackled into the cage by Kurosaki. Kurosaki maintains the clinch.
Kurosaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kurosaki lands a nice uppercut.
Puno misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Puno misses with a punch to the body.
Puno jumps guard but Kurosaki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Puno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kurosaki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kurosaki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Puno finds it's way round the side to connect with Kurosaki's head.
Puno misses with a takedown attempt - Kurosaki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kurosaki defending well as Puno loads up on a big left hand.
Kurosaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Puno throws out a powerful jab.
Puno takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Puno fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Puno is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Puno drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kurosaki misses with a hook.
Puno misses with a few strikes there.
Puno shoots for a takedown but Kurosaki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4#
Kurosaki wants to clinch up but Puno keeps it at a distance.
Kurosaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurosaki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Puno takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Puno's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab lands there for Puno.#CL#
Kurosaki has Puno up against the cage in a clinch.
Puno blocking some punches.
Kurosaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Puno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kurosaki leaves Puno with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kurosaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Puno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Puno takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big right from Kurosaki misses.
Kurosaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Puno can do to turn this around?
Kurosaki scores with a decent looking hook.
Kurosaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Manny Puno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kurosaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Puno.
Kurosaki throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akio Kurosaki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kurosaki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akio Kurosaki!
Akio Kurosaki is the new featherweight champion!
After the fight, Akio Kurosaki was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Manny Puno had this to say: 'Planned on retiring many fights ago, but couldn’t back down from challenges. I want a rematch as my retirement fight. Good job Kuro, and Bjorn. See you soon..'. |
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Event:
Syn Pulkkinen vs Barbarian
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
A leg kick checked by Kurosaki.
Ekaku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku throws a looping overhand right but Kurosaki ducks down to avoid it.
Kurosaki lands an overhand right.
Ekaku connects with a right hand. Kurosaki shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Akio Kurosaki has been cut.
Ekaku seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kurosaki loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku slips the punch.
Kurosaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kurosaki blocks a jab.
Kurosaki catches Ekaku with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kurosaki thumps Ekaku with a low kick.
Ekaku walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A head kick misses from Ekaku.
Ekaku keeps the fight on the outside.
Ekaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurosaki.
Ekaku throws a leg kick that misses.
Ekaku throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurosaki looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Kurosaki staying out of range there.
Kurosaki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ekaku looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kurosaki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ekaku circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
Ekaku takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kurosaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekaku.
Ekaku looks to land a body kick but Kurosaki moved away.
A head kick misses from Ekaku.
Kurosaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kurosaki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ekaku attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Akio Kurosaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Kurosaki moves into range and clinches up with Ekaku.
Kurosaki prevents a body shot from Ekaku.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku. #BC2#
Kurosaki breaks the clinch.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut. Kurosaki saw that one coming.
Kurosaki delivers a nice body kick.
Akio Kurosaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurosaki avoids the head kick by Ekaku.
Kurosaki ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
A lazy left from Kurosaki finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki slips a jab from Ekaku.
Kurosaki loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku slips the punch.#CL2#
Kurosaki takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Kurosaki blocks an uppercut.
Kurosaki misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Kurosaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kurosaki tries to clinch but Ekaku is having none of it. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ekaku.
Kurosaki tries to buck Ekaku off but Ekaku is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurosaki is trying to control Ekaku's posture but Ekaku avoids it.
Kurosaki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ekaku wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Ekaku takes a little break here. Kurosaki wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kurosaki is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Ekaku goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kurosaki has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ekaku but great work by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Kurosaki trying to control the action but Ekaku is working from the bottom.
Kurosaki taking a breather here.
Kurosaki tries to stand but Ekaku is controlling his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Kurosaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akio Kurosaki's cut.
That's time! Ekaku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ekaku keeps the fight on the outside.
Kurosaki lands with a cross.
Kurosaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Kurosaki.
Ekaku feinted with a counter takedown.
Kurosaki lands with a nice body kick.
Kurosaki throws a solid leg kick but Ekaku takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kurosaki.
Nice uppercut lands for Ekaku. That snapped Kurosaki's head back.
Kurosaki lands a jab to the nose.
Kurosaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kurosaki misses with a body kick.
Ekaku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurosaki jabs Ekaku right on the nose. Ekaku blinks but takes it well.
Ekaku on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kurosaki. Kurosaki obviously looking to wear him down.
Ekaku missing with a left hand there. Kurosaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kurosaki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ekaku lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku moves out of range of the body kick from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kurosaki scores with a nice head shot.
Kurosaki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ekaku tries to land a front kick but Kurosaki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kurosaki throws a low kick, looking for Ekaku's leg but Ekaku calmly moves out of range.
Kurosaki dips to his left and cracks Ekaku with an uppercut!#T1#
Ekaku takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kurosaki throws a low kick but Ekaku moves out of range easily.
Kurosaki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Ekaku wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kurosaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Ekaku off the cage and back into range.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
Ekaku throws a lazy right hand but Kurosaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kurosaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big left from Kurosaki misses.
Kurosaki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ekaku misses with a body shot.
Ekaku will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kurosaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ekaku fails with the takedown.
Nice jab there from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kurosaki motions for Ekaku to come forward. Kurosaki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Ekaku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kurosaki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurosaki lands a leg kick that knocks Ekaku off balance momentarily.
Akio Kurosaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Ekaku takes one to the chin there.
Jab, jab by Ekaku - just one landing.
Kurosaki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ekaku throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kurosaki.
Ekaku throws out a leg kick but Kurosaki moves out of range and Ekaku only half commits.
Ekaku throws an overhand right that lands on Kurosaki's shoulder, as Kurosaki tries to avoid the shot.
Kurosaki lands a nice looking body kick.
Kurosaki scores with the left hand. Ekaku knows he should have avoided that one.
Ekaku tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ekaku fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ekaku moves out of range as Kurosaki strikes.
Ekaku digs a good hook to Kurosaki's body.
#CL2#
Kurosaki has closed the distance and engaged Ekaku in a clinch.
#BC2#
Kurosaki breaks the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ekaku.
Kurosaki checks the leg kick.
Kurosaki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kurosaki scores with the left hand. Ekaku knows he should have avoided that one.
Ekaku looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Kurosaki. #T3##TD#
Ekaku dives in and scores a takedown into Kurosaki's guard.
Ekaku wants to control from the top but Kurosaki keeps moving.
Ekaku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kurosaki is on top in guard.
#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ekaku is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Ekaku tries to free his leg and advance position but Kurosaki is retaining full guard.
Ekaku is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kurosaki holds on and takes a little breather.
Kurosaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ekaku is one step ahead there.
Ekaku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ekaku's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kurosaki has his hands on Ekaku's head, controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurosaki looking to control but Ekaku passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Kurosaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Akio Kurosaki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Ekaku misses.
Ekaku staying out of range there.
Kurosaki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ekaku has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good work by Ekaku as he checks the leg kick.
Kurosaki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kurosaki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Ekaku tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekaku tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kurosaki defends well and Ekaku ends up having to push Kurosaki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ekaku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Kurosaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kurosaki avoids a kick to the body.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku.
Kurosaki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut there from Ekaku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Kurosaki clinches. #BC2#
Kurosaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku misses with a wild body shot.
Kurosaki tries to land a front kick but Ekaku steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ekaku shoots in for a double leg but Kurosaki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ekaku thuds his shin into the meat of Kurosaki's side.#T1#
Kurosaki is looking to clinch.
Nice body kick there by Kurosaki.
A slow jab from Kurosaki misses its intended target.
Kurosaki with a nice calf kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ekaku.
Kurosaki checks a leg kick.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut. Kurosaki saw that one coming.
Ekaku throws a looping overhand right but Kurosaki ducks down to avoid it.
Kurosaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Kurosaki thuds his right hand into Ekaku's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ekaku throws a head kick but Kurosaki moves out of range.
#CL2#
Kurosaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Kurosaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kurosaki throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kurosaki thuds his right hand into Ekaku's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Ekaku gets tackled into the cage by Kurosaki. Kurosaki maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurosaki.
Ekaku is working Kurosaki over against the cage.
Hiroshi Ekaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Ekaku fails to land.
Ekaku tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroshi Ekaku. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Kurosaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kurosaki scores with a jab. Ekaku acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ekaku misses the jab.
Kurosaki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kurosaki.
Ekaku throws a hook but Kurosaki blocks it.
Kurosaki is looking to slow Ekaku down with leg kicks.
Kurosaki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#TD#
Ekaku closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ekaku lands in his opponent's guard.
Kurosaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ekaku trying to control but Kurosaki is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ekaku is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Ekaku has gone for a leg lock! Kurosaki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ekaku's guard.#REVB#
Ekaku pulls Kurosaki in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kurosaki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ekaku is trying to escape the position but Kurosaki is controlling the position.
Ekaku is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kurosaki taking a breather here.
Hiroshi Ekaku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akio Kurosaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kurosaki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akio Kurosaki!
Akio Kurosaki was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Syn 777 McNasty vs Tower
Date: Jan 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Beliy.
Beliy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The crowd cheers as Beliy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kurosaki doesn't seem phased though.
Beliy lands a slapping body shot.
Beliy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kurosaki counters with a three punch combo that has Beliy backing up. Beliy nods at Kurosaki to acknowledge the strikes.
Kurosaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beliy throws a leg kick but Kurosaki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Beliy scores with a jab to the head.
Beliy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kurosaki under the eye.
Beliy looks for the body kick but Kurosaki saw that one coming.
Kurosaki connects with a leg kick.
Beliy moves out of range of the strikes.
Kurosaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beliy.
Beliy lands a leg kick that knocks Kurosaki off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurosaki ducks right into an uppercut from Beliy.
Beliy avoids the body shot from Kurosaki.
Beliy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Beliy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kurosaki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kurosaki missing with a left hand there. Beliy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Kurosaki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Beliy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kurosaki circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Kurosaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beliy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Beliy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kurosaki is able to avoid easily.
Beliy throws a shot from downtown. Kurosaki moves away and avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Kurosaki blocks the leg kick.
Kurosaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kurosaki needs to keep his hands up - Beliy had a free shot at his head there.
Beliy misses with a straight left.
Kurosaki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kurosaki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kurosaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Beliy just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Beliy. That's going to slow Kurosaki down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot.
Beliy blocks a jab.
Good shot there by Beliy.#T2#
Beliy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Beliy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Beliy scores with a nice strike.
Kurosaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beliy.
Kurosaki misses with a hook. Beliy ducked under it nicely.
Beliy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kurosaki had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kurosaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beliy.
Kurosaki staying out of range there.
Beliy throws the kick towards the body but Kurosaki avoids it.
Kurosaki throws the left hand but Beliy avoids the punch easily.
Kurosaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kurosaki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beliy in his tracks.
Kurosaki throws a shot from downtown. Beliy moves away and avoids it.
Kurosaki misses with a hook. Beliy ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Beliy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beliy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from Beliy misses.
Beliy cracks Kurosaki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Beliy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Beliy.
Kurosaki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Beliy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurosaki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kurosaki connects with a leg kick.
Beliy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beliy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kurosaki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Some bone on bone action there as Kurosaki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kurosaki tried to counter with a leg kick but Beliy avoided it.
Beliy staying out of range there.
Kurosaki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beliy misses with a body shot.
Kurosaki misses with a head kick.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut.
Beliy scoring well with a low kick there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Beliy checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Beliy.
Beliy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kurosaki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurosaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beliy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kurosaki cracks Beliy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sloppy strikes from Beliy. Those never looked like landing.
Kurosaki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Beliy throws a leg kick but Kurosaki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kurosaki checks a leg kick nicely.
Kurosaki throws a big counter combination but Beliy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fighters circling - Kurosaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A good leg kick by Beliy.
Kurosaki missing with a left hand there. Beliy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kurosaki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kurosaki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Beliy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurosaki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beliy circles away quickly and effectively.
Kurosaki misses with a wild combination.
Beliy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Beliy misses with a low kick.
Kurosaki misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sasha Beliy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kurosaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Beliy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kurosaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beliy.
Kurosaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beliy.
Beliy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Beliy keeps Kurosaki at a distance using the push kick.
Beliy connects with a leg kick.
Kurosaki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Beliy with a nice calf kick.
Beliy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Beliy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#It looks like Sasha Beliy has been cut.
Beliy looks to throw a body kick
and Kurosaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kurosaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kurosaki moves out of range of the body kick.
Beliy lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurosaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beliy lands a jab to Kurosaki's midsection.#T1#
Beliy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Beliy throws a hook but Kurosaki avoids it easily.
Kurosaki loads up on a big right hand but Beliy slips the punch.
Good shot there by Beliy.
Beliy tries to score with a low kick but Kurosaki moves his leg out of the way.
Kurosaki defending well as Beliy loads up on a big left hand.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Beliy avoids it easily.
Kurosaki slips under a jab.
Kurosaki takes one to the side of the head.
Beliy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kurosaki throws out the jab.
Beliy misses with a kick to the body.
Kurosaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beliy throws out a powerful jab.
Beliy dips to his left and cracks Kurosaki with an uppercut!
Kurosaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kurosaki throws a right and a left that Beliy avoids nicely.
Beliy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kurosaki.
Beliy tries to bum rush Kurosaki with a series of wild strikes but Kurosaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beliy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beliy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Beliy.
Beliy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kurosaki's sensitive parts.
Sasha Beliy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beliy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kurosaki to score with a decent uppercut.
Kurosaki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kurosaki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beliy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Beliy scores with the left hand. Kurosaki knows he should have avoided that one.
Kurosaki checks a low kick from Beliy.
Kurosaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sasha Beliy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beliy misses with the combination.
Beliy lands a really nice looking cross but Kurosaki seems unphased.
Beliy lands a nice shot that snaps Kurosaki's head back.
Beliy looks to land a body kick but Kurosaki moved away.#T3#
Beliy lands with a nice body punch.
Kurosaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Beliy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Kurosaki tenderised Beliy's leg. Beliy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beliy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Beliy throws a sloppy head kick
and Kurosaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Beliy does it's job there.
Beliy misses with a low kick.
Beliy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kurosaki counters with a crisp right that sends Beliy to the canvas! Kurosaki follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akio Kurosaki!
After the fight, Akio Kurosaki was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Sasha Beliy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Its tough to beat a Stepdad!'. |
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Event:
SYN 774 Zulu vs Maluga
Date: Jan 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Kurosaki lands a lovely overhand right.
C K lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#It looks like Akio Kurosaki has been cut.
C K shoots in but no luck this time.
Kurosaki misses the jab.
C K wants to counter the offense by Kurosaki and move into the clinch position.
C K fails with the takedown.
C K blocks a head kick by Kurosaki.
C K checks a low kick from Kurosaki.
C K tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kurosaki cracks C K with a right hand to the side of the head.
C K lands a jab-cross combination.
Kurosaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
C K shoots in and bounces Kurosaki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kurosaki holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
C K wants to control from the top but Kurosaki keeps moving.
Kurosaki is adopting a defensive guard.
C K preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kurosaki holds on and takes a little breather.
Kurosaki tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kurosaki is pulling down on C K's head to control his posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
C K throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kurosaki lands with a shot to the body.
Kurosaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kurosaki lands a jab to the nose.
C K tries a low kick but Kurosaki avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Kurosaki. No joy for C K on that attempt.
Akio Kurosaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis C K.
Kurosaki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Kurosaki swings for the body but C K moves out of range.
C K wants to counter with a clinch but Kurosaki pushes him away.
C K checks a leg kick.
Kurosaki throws a series of punches but C K avoids them all with ease.
C K is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kurosaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. C K sees it coming and avoids it easily.
C K fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kurosaki is out of range.
Kurosaki throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A punch combination from Kurosaki misses.
Kurosaki misses with a left hand
and C K counters with a two punch combo.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot.
C K misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Kurosaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
C K tries to counter with a clinch but Kurosaki shakes him off and moves away.
C K gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! C K tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Kurosaki is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and C K buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves C K!! C K is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Kurosaki throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akio Kurosaki!
In his post fight interview, Akio Kurosaki started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
SYN 769
Date: Jan 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Graves tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kurosaki swivels and escapes.
Graves shoots in for a double leg but Kurosaki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kurosaki leaves Graves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graves is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kurosaki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Kurosaki as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Ernest Graves has been cut.
Kurosaki stuffs the takedown attempt from Graves. Graves gets slowly back to his feet.
Kurosaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Graves throws a series of punches but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Graves has been working on his balance at Tōshi, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kurosaki.
Graves scores with a nice strike.
Kurosaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kurosaki lands a jab.#ROC2#Graves is rocked!
Ernest Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurosaki steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Graves is out on his feet! Kurosaki sets himself and nearly takes Graves's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Akio Kurosaki!
Akio Kurosaki tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Syn Birthday Bash London
Date: Nov 30, 2020 |
#R1#
A cross from Stoddler lands.#CUT2#It looks like Akio Kurosaki has been cut.
Kurosaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kurosaki missing with a left hand there. Stoddler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoddler misses with a right hand
and Kurosaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kurosaki misses with a left hand
and Stoddler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akio Kurosaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Kurosaki lands a big head kick that sends Stoddler tumbling to the mat! Kurosaki takes a step backwards and waves Stoddler back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Stoddler is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tud Stoddler has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Kurosaki.
Stoddler is still on wobbly legs! Can Kurosaki finish him?
Kurosaki finds Stoddler's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Stoddler flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Kurosaki lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Stoddler will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akio Kurosaki! |
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Event:
Syn 718
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero tests Kurosaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hero checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hero buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hero looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kurosaki takes one on the button.
Hero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kurosaki.
Hero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kurosaki is looking to chop away at Hero's legs.
Hero throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hero looks to throw the jab but Kurosaki is out of range.
Kurosaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kurosaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kurosaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kurosaki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kurosaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hero drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kurosaki defends it well.
Hero tries to move into range but Kurosaki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hero misses with a straight right.
Kurosaki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hero throws the left hand but Kurosaki avoids the punch easily.
Hero misses with a hook. Kurosaki ducked under it nicely.
Hero throws a leg kick that misses.
Kurosaki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good work by Hero as he checks the leg kick.
Hero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kurosaki.#T1#
Kurosaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hero.
Good work by Kurosaki as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hero darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hero misses with a body shot
and Kurosaki counters with a leg kick. #CL2#
Hero rushes Kurosaki and presses him up against the cage.
Kurosaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kurosaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hero.
Kurosaki misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Kurosaki breaks from the clinch.
Hero connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kurosaki's hands.
Kurosaki looks for the body kick but Hero saw that one coming.
Kurosaki misses the shot to the body.
Kurosaki throws a wild body kick that Hero sees coming a mile off.
A cross from Kurosaki lands.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hero has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick from Kurosaki, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hero looks to land a body kick but Kurosaki moved away.
Kurosaki throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hero avoids it.
Kurosaki has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hero lands a jab.
Hero takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#T2#
Kurosaki looks to land a right hand but Hero moved out of range.
Kurosaki is looking to slow Hero down with leg kicks.
Hero throws a good cross that connects.
Hero lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kurosaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hero.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hero. Kurosaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hero is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kurosaki had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kurosaki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hero on the side of the head.
Hero darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hero finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Kurosaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hero throws an overhand right that lands on Kurosaki's shoulder, as Kurosaki tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Hero moves into range and clinches up with Kurosaki.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hero.
Kurosaki lands with a left to the head.
Kurosaki prevents a body shot from Hero.
Hero lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Hero manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Kurosaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Kurosaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kurosaki has managed to get both his arms back between Hero's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Hero looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kurosaki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hero is trying to keep Kurosaki in close.
#SUB2#
Kurosaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kurosaki has managed to get both his arms back between Hero's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Hero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Hero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kurosaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Kurosaki has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hero to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kurosaki is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hero pulls down on the head and he's put Kurosaki to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dollar Hero!
Dollar Hero decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Syn The Gate
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sea misses with an uppercut. Kurosaki saw that one coming.
Kurosaki has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kurosaki slips under a jab.
Kurosaki is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick but Sea checks it.
Kurosaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sea has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kurosaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sea.
Kurosaki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kurosaki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kurosaki connects with a crisp jab.
Sea throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kurosaki. Sea shrugs it off though.
Sea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurosaki manages to avoid it.
Kurosaki ducks under a wild hook from Sea.
A low kick from Kurosaki is predictable there
and Sea counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Akio Kurosaki has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Kurosaki misses
and Sea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Sea scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sea shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sea on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kurosaki with a nice calf kick.
Kurosaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sea.
Kurosaki looks to land a body kick but Sea moved away.
Kurosaki keeps Sea at a distance using the push kick.
Kurosaki slips a straight right by Sea.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kurosaki.
Good shot there by Kurosaki.
Sea waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurosaki.
Akio Kurosaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurosaki connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Sea finds it's target.
Kurosaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sea checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kurosaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Kurosaki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice body kick from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki lands a jab.
Good exchange - Kurosaki coming out on top.
Kurosaki tries to land a leg kick but Sea saw it coming and moves away.
Sea throws out a counter right but Kurosaki avoids it with no problem.
Jab, jab by Kurosaki - just one landing.
Kurosaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kurosaki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kurosaki tests Sea's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sea takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sea just misses with a punch to the body.
Akio Kurosaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurosaki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kurosaki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Kurosaki misses with a low kick as Sea jumps back.
Sea swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kurosaki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kurosaki defending well as Sea loads up on a big left hand.
Kurosaki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sea shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kurosaki defends it nicely.
A low kick lands for Kurosaki.
Sea slips a straight right by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki digs a good body shot into Sea's ribs.
Sea closes the distance and clinches up with Kurosaki, looking for a takedown. Sea pushes Kurosaki against the cage but Kurosaki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Sea drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kurosaki avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sea. #T4#
Sea misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kurosaki is looking for a sweep.
Sea working away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kurosaki taking punishment in the form of punches.
An elbow from Sea crashes against the mat.
Kurosaki tries to improve position but can't.
Sea throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Sea is trying to get an arm triangle but Kurosaki is defending well.
Kurosaki is trying to control Sea's posture but Sea avoids it.
Kurosaki is not content to let Sea control the position.
Kurosaki struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Akio Kurosaki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Akio Kurosaki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sea bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kurosaki's head backwards.
The fighters circling - Sea throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Kurosaki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sea, pushing him back against the cage.
Sea misses with some punches.
Kurosaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kurosaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Sea pulls guard successfully.
Kurosaki wants to stand but Sea has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurosaki pushes down on Sea's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kurosaki prevents Sea from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki is taking a breather. Sea says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sea is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SUB2#
Sea is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kurosaki pulls his head out easily.
Sea is trying to control but can't.
Sea regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kurosaki wants to control from the top but Sea keeps moving.
Kurosaki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kurosaki slips nicely into half guard.
Kurosaki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Kurosaki is working for a kimura but Sea is defending it quite comfortably.
Kurosaki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Coral Sea has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sea tries to roll over but Kurosaki keeps him under control.#T3#
Sea gets back to full guard.
Kurosaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Sea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sea tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sea is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sea is still trying to improve position.
Sea trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sea looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kurosaki is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Sea working for a triangle but Kurosaki defends it easily.
Sea lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Sea throws a big right hand that misses.
Sea throws a big right hand that misses.
Kurosaki looking for a sweep. Not yet Kurosaki, not yet.
Sea is in close to Kurosaki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kurosaki looking to control.
Kurosaki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kurosaki keeping moving, preventing Sea from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sea got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kurosaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sea has managed to get both his arms back between Kurosaki's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coral Sea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Akio Kurosaki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kurosaki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Sea misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kurosaki. That's going to slow Sea down.
Kurosaki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kurosaki lands a lovely overhand right.
Sea throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kurosaki tries to clinch but Sea is having none of it.
Kurosaki throws a solid leg kick but Sea takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kurosaki.
Sea is looking for the big counter here.
Sea connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kurosaki momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sea takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sea looks to land a combination but Kurosaki avoids it well.
Kurosaki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kurosaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sea moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Sea's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A punch lands to the side of Sea 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Sea misses with a right hand
and Kurosaki counters with a straight right hand.
Kurosaki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kurosaki with a nice cross.
Sloppy strikes from Sea. Those never looked like landing.
Kurosaki closes the distance but Sea moves to the side #TD2#
and Sea counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kurosaki!
Sea throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kurosaki wants to control but Sea postures up.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
You can see the frustration on Kurosaki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kurosaki is not content to let Sea control the position.
Sea is putting a hurting on Kurosaki here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2#
Kurosaki is trying to control Sea's posture but Sea avoids it.
Kurosaki takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sea misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sea trying to control the position but Kurosaki is working away.
Sea scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB2#
Sea is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kurosaki has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sea trying to control the action but Kurosaki is working from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sea working the ground and pound. #T3#
Sea postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kurosaki can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sea in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sea scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sea scoring with punches from side control.
Kurosaki can't do much from the bottom here.
Kurosaki tries to bench press Sea off him but Sea keeps the position.
Kurosaki defending against the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here as Sea stalls from top position.
Sea scoring with punches from side control.
Sea landing strikes. #T4#
Kurosaki avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sea.
Sea wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurosaki keeps working.
Kurosaki is holding Sea down, trying to stall.
You can see the frustration on Kurosaki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sea working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sea working the head and body with strikes.
Sea working away.
Sea working the body and head with strikes.
Sea scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kurosaki to see if he's OK.
Sea wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurosaki keeps working.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurosaki is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coral Sea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sea has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coral Sea!
Coral Sea decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Syn MONEY PRODUCTIONS
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kurosaki.
Barbosa blocks the body kick.
Kurosaki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
Kurosaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Kurosaki throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kurosaki lands with a cross.
Barbosa swings for the body but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Kurosaki misses with a kick to the body.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Kurosaki manages to avoid it.
Akio Kurosaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barbosa walks into a jab.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Barbosa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kurosaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barbosa checks a leg kick.
Barbosa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ice Cream Parlour in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Kurosaki tries to score with a low kick but Barbosa moves his leg out of the way.
Kurosaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Kurosaki misses with a wild body shot.
Kurosaki keeps Barbosa at a distance using the push kick.
Kurosaki avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Kurosaki scores with a jab. Barbosa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A solid body kick from Barbosa.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa ducks right into an uppercut from Kurosaki.
Barbosa checks a leg kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Kurosaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kurosaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A shot to the liver by Kurosaki. Beautiful body shot.
Barbosa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kurosaki. Kurosaki obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Kurosaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa is looking to wear down Kurosaki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.
Kurosaki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa walks into a stiff left hand from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki thuds a left hand into Barbosa's body.
A left lands for Kurosaki.
Kurosaki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbosa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki lands a head shot.
Kurosaki connects with a crisp jab.
Kurosaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kurosaki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Akio Kurosaki has been cut.
Kurosaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurosaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbosa. That did some damage!
Barbosa tries to land a front kick but Kurosaki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kurosaki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barbosa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Kurosaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Kurosaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Kurosaki works the jab nicely.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurosaki thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barbosa if he has to take too many more of those.
Kurosaki tries to score with a low kick but Barbosa moves his leg out of the way.
Kurosaki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barbosa misses with a leg kick
and Kurosaki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barbosa's knee momentarily.
Kurosaki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kurosaki moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Kurosaki missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurosaki. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a front kick that sends Barbosa stumbling back into the cage.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barbosa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurosaki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kurosaki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts.
Kurosaki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Barbosa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Barbosa as he checks the leg kick.
Kurosaki lands a right hook to the body.
#CL2#
Kurosaki has Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Kurosaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Barbosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kurosaki pushes Barbosa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa lands an uppercut.
Kurosaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Kurosaki fails to land.
Kurosaki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kurosaki lands a shot to the body.
Kurosaki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Kurosaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akio Kurosaki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurosaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbosa will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kurosaki counters with a body kick.
Barbosa throws out a powerful jab.
Barbosa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kurosaki tries a low kick but Barbosa avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kurosaki, as that shot connected.
Kurosaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barbosa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barbosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kurosaki is looking to chop away at Barbosa's legs.
Jab, jab by Kurosaki - just one landing.
Both fighters circling a little - Barbosa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kurosaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Kurosaki connects with a right hand. Barbosa shakes it off.
Kurosaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Kurosaki throws the kick towards the body but Barbosa avoids it.
Barbosa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurosaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Kurosaki connects with a jab.
Kurosaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kurosaki delivers a nice body kick.
Barbosa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barbosa swings for the body but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Kurosaki scores with a leg kick.
Barbosa swings for the body but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Kurosaki's shoulder, as Kurosaki tries to avoid the shot.
Barbosa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Kurosaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Kurosaki blocks the leg kick.
Kurosaki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barbosa is able to avoid easily.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Kurosaki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kurosaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.#T2#
Barbosa checks a low kick from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa lands a slapping body shot.
Kurosaki with a nice calf kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurosaki sizes up Barbosa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kurosaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barbosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kurosaki can pounce on him.
Nice uppercut lands for Kurosaki. That snapped Barbosa's head back.
That kick from Kurosaki tenderised Barbosa's leg. Barbosa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kurosaki thumps Barbosa with a low kick.
Kurosaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barbosa connects with a solid leg kick.
Kurosaki has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kurosaki throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kurosaki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barbosa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Kurosaki wants to clinch.
Kurosaki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barbosa swings widly with a right hand
and Kurosaki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barbosa's knee momentarily.
Kurosaki throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa checks a low kick from Kurosaki.
Barbosa misses the jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice leg kick from Kurosaki, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Kurosaki as he connects with a hook.
Kurosaki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barbosa is able to avoid easily.
As Kurosaki backs away, Barbosa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kurosaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Barbosa ducks right into an uppercut from Kurosaki.
Barbosa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kurosaki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Akio Kurosaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kurosaki scores with a leg kick.
Barbosa moves forwards but Kurosaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kurosaki cracks Barbosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kurosaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kurosaki! But no joy.
A jab from Barbosa does it's job there.
Kurosaki misses with a straight right.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Kurosaki throws out a powerful jab.
Kurosaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kurosaki lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Kurosaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Akio Kurosaki's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kurosaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kurosaki with a nice calf kick.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Barbosa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurosaki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick but Barbosa checks it.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Kurosaki manages to avoid it.
Kurosaki thuds his right hand into Barbosa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barbosa throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kurosaki.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Kurosaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kurosaki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barbosa misses with a body kick.
Kurosaki throws out a counter right but Barbosa avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurosaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
Jab by Kurosaki.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kurosaki.
Kurosaki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good shot there by Kurosaki.
Barbosa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kurosaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
A shot to the liver by Barbosa. Beautiful body shot.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Kurosaki's shoulder, as Kurosaki tries to avoid the shot.
Kurosaki scores with a punch to the head.
Kurosaki connects with an inside leg kick.
Kurosaki with a hook.
Barbosa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kurosaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbosa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Edson Bidon Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kurosaki digs a good body shot into Barbosa's ribs.#CL2#
Kurosaki moves into range and clinches up with Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a body shot.
Barbosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barbosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurosakis head.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurosaki working aggressively here.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurosaki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barbosa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kurosaki's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Kurosaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barbosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barbosa takes a swing at Kurosaki's ribcage but misses.
Kurosaki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbosa's head backwards.
Barbosa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barbosa moves out of range of the leg kick from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Akio Kurosaki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Kurosaki cracks a nice hook into Barbosa's ribs.
That kick from Kurosaki tenderised Barbosa's leg. Barbosa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kurosaki takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Kurosaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kurosaki tries to move into range but Barbosa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kurosaki with a jab.
Kurosaki throws a front kick aimed at Barbosa's knee but Barbosa avoids it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kurosaki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#KD#
Barbosa lands a left and a right that send Kurosaki crashing to the mat, dazed. Barbosa thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Kurosaki is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurosaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barbosa can pounce on him.
Kurosaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbosa finish him?
Barbosa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kurosaki seems to have recovered his senses.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurosaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kurosaki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kurosaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Kurosaki connects with an inside leg kick.
Barbosa checks a low kick from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barbosa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kurosaki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbosa's hands.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Kurosaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kurosaki - that will leave a mark!
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Barbosa darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Kurosaki rushes Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurosaki letting Barbosa take a breather here.
Barbosa scores with a shoulder strike.
Kurosaki misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akio Kurosaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kurosaki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akio Kurosaki!
Akio Kurosaki thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Syn 693 Warror vs Partio
Date: Jun 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uesugi moves out of range as Kurosaki throws a body kick.
Uesugi swings for the body but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Uesugi tries to close the distance and clinch but Kurosaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kurosaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kurosaki loads up on a big right hand but Uesugi slips the punch.
Kurosaki takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Uesugi clinches with his opponent.
Uesugi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kurosaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kurosaki lands with a light punch inside.
Uesugi just leaning against Kurosaki, taking a breather.
A body shot lands from Uesugi.
Uesugi lands a body shot.
Uesugi taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uesugi. #BC#
Kurosaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurosaki misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Uesugi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
A left lands for Uesugi.
Uesugi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uesugi misses with a hook. Kurosaki ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Kurosaki misses.
Nice uppercut there from Uesugi.
Uesugi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kurosaki is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The fighters circling - Kurosaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uesugi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kurosaki momentarily.
Kurosaki looks to land a body kick but Uesugi moved away.
Uesugi blocks a low kick nicely.
Kurosaki staying out of range there.
Kurosaki tried to counter with a leg kick but Uesugi avoided it.
Uesugi jabs Kurosaki right on the nose. Kurosaki blinks but takes it well.
Uesugi connects with a crisp jab.
Uesugi throws an overhand right that lands on Kurosaki's shoulder, as Kurosaki tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Kurosaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kurosaki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurosaki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Uesugi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kurosaki scrambles back to his feet.
Kurosaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Kurosaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uesugi misses with a few strikes there.
Uesugi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kurosaki quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Uesugi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A shot to the liver by Uesugi. Beautiful body shot.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurosaki misses with a straight left. #T3#
Kurosaki moves away from the strike by Uesugi.
Kurosaki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Uesugi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Uesugi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Uesugi throws a hook but Kurosaki avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kurosaki misses the target.
Kurosaki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurosaki is just out of range.
Uesugi misses with a body punch
and Kurosaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Kurosaki seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Uesugi throws a lazy right hand but Kurosaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uesugi lands a jab to Kurosaki's midsection.
Kurosaki throws a solid leg kick but Uesugi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kurosaki.#CL2#
Uesugi forces Kurosaki back against the cage and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Uesugi.
Kurosaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Uesugi lands an uppercut.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurosaki blocks a body shot from Uesugi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Uesugi.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Uesugi.
Kurosaki misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurosaki.
Uesugi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurosaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Uesugi controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kurosaki.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kurosaki.
Uesugi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uesugi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kurosaki is trying to push Uesugi away but Uesugi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Uesugi tries to throw a body punch but Kurosaki avoids it by throwing Uesugi back against the cage.
Uesugi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uesugi tries to throw a body punch but Kurosaki avoids it by throwing Uesugi back against the cage.
Kurosaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Kurosaki.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurosaki.
Kurosaki tries to work over Uesugi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uesugi stalls.
Uesugi is looking to control Kurosaki's arms but Kurosaki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Uesugi has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kagekatsu Uesugi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Uesugi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Akio Kurosaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uesugi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kurosaki on the side of the head.
Kurosaki throws a series of punches but Uesugi moves out of range.
Uesugi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Uesugi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kurosaki throws a quick counter kick to the body but Uesugi avoids it.
Kurosaki tries to move into range but Uesugi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uesugi misses with a hook. Kurosaki ducked under it nicely.
Kurosaki ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Kurosaki misses with a low kick as Uesugi jumps back.
A swing and a miss from Uesugi.
Uesugi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurosaki looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Uesugi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Uesugi moves out of range of the body kick from Kurosaki.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Kurosaki ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Kurosaki fires out a quick counter leg kick but Uesugi just manages to avoid it.
Uesugi lands with a straight right. Kurosaki didn't see that one coming.
Uesugi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki lands a leg kick that knocks Uesugi off balance momentarily.
Kurosaki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurosaki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kurosaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uesugi throws out the jab.
It looked like Kurosaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut
and Uesugi counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Uesugi. Beautiful body shot.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uesugi misses with a shot to the body
and Kurosaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kurosaki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Uesugi gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Uesugi struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurosaki controls his hands.
Kurosaki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Kurosaki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kurosaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kurosaki blocking some punches.
Uesugi has a couple of punches blocked by Kurosaki.
Uesugi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kurosaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Kurosaki lands a shoulder strike.
Uesugi lands a shot to the body.
Kurosaki tries to work over Uesugi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uesugi misses with some punches.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kurosaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kurosaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kurosaki can't find room to land a body shot as Uesugi controls the action.
Uesugi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kurosaki as Uesugi tries to tie him up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kurosaki throws a head punch that misses.
Uesugi is trying to maintain a safe position but Kurosaki gets an underhook and turns Uesugi into the cage.#T3#
Uesugi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurosaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Uesugi.
#BC#
Kurosaki breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Uesugi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kurosaki scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurosaki.
Kurosaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards.
A hook to the body from Uesugi.
Uesugi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurosaki misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurosaki controls his hands.
Kurosaki scores with a shot to the side of Uesugi's head. #BC#
Kurosaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kurosaki tries to keep at a distance but Uesugi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Uesugi misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Kurosaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kurosaki dodges the punch combination from Uesugi.
It appears Kurosaki was looking to counter with a kick there.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurosaki avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kurosaki throwing a counter right hand but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
Kurosaki is looking to land body kicks.
Uesugi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kurosaki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kurosaki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Uesugi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Uesugi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Uesugi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Uesugi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kurosaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Uesugi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kurosaki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kagekatsu Uesugi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kurosaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Uesugi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Kurosaki.
Uesugi jabs Kurosaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big left from Uesugi misses.
Uesugi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Uesugi lands a nice shot that snaps Kurosaki's head back.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurosaki is just out of range.
Uesugi scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Kurosaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Uesugi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kurosaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uesugi.
Kurosaki looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A leg kick checked by Uesugi.#T1#
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurosaki manages to avoid it.
Kurosaki looks for the body kick but Uesugi saw that one coming.
Uesugi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kurosaki counters with a straight right hand.
Kurosaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some wild striking there from Kurosaki.
A shot to the body from Uesugi misses
and Kurosaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kurosaki avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Kurosaki jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Uesugi checks a low kick from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with a hook
and Uesugi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Uesugi looks to throw the jab but Kurosaki is out of range.
Uesugi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Uesugi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Uesugi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kurosaki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kurosaki with a nice calf kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurosaki staying out of range there.
Uesugi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kurosaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kurosaki scores with the left hand. Uesugi knows he should have avoided that one.
A big left from Kurosaki misses.
Uesugi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kurosaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uesugi.
A little feinted left hand from Kurosaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Uesugi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kurosaki fails to land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Uesugi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uesugi misses with a shot to the body
and Kurosaki counters with a nice leg kick.
Uesugi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kurosaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Uesugi takes the fight into the clinch.
Kagekatsu Uesugi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kurosaki misses with a body punch.
Kurosaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurosaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kurosaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uesugi scores with a shoulder strike.
Kurosaki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kurosaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kurosaki has a couple of punches blocked by Uesugi.
#T4#
Kurosaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kurosaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi blocking some punches.
Kurosaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uesugi is struggling to control the position.
Kurosaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kurosaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Kurosaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uesugi blocks an uppercut.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uesugi.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kagekatsu Uesugi.
I've got Uesugi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kagekatsu Uesugi!
Kagekatsu Uesugi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Syn 684 Shamrock vs Point
Date: May 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Kane misses with the combination.
It looked like Kurosaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kurosaki moves out of range of the body kick from Kane.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kurosaki.
Kane on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kurosaki pushes Kane away with a front kick.
Kurosaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kane. That did some damage!
Kane tries to clinch but Kurosaki is having none of it.
Akio Kurosaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurosaki jabs Kane right on the nose. Kane blinks but takes it well.
Kane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kurosaki to score with a decent uppercut.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut.
Kurosaki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kane blocks a low kick nicely.
Kurosaki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kurosaki is fending him off so far but Kane persists. Nope, Kurosaki circles away and we're back to standing.
Kurosaki works the jab nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Kurosaki there.
Kurosaki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Kurosaki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kurosaki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kane's sensitive parts.
Kurosaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kurosaki lands a right hook to the body.
Kurosaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurosaki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kurosaki wants it to stay on the feet.
Kurosaki is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Kurosaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kurosaki motions for Kane to come forward. Kurosaki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And Kane tries to counter it with a takedown but Kurosaki pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Kane drives through and clinches with Kurosaki against the cage.
#BC#
Kurosaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kurosaki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It appears Kurosaki was looking to counter with a kick there.
Akio Kurosaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Kane.
Kurosaki is looking to land body kicks.
Kurosaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kane or perhaps it was just good defense by Kurosaki, which made it look bad.
A swing and a miss from Kurosaki.
Kane feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Kane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kane shoots in for a takedown but Kurosaki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Akio Kurosaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kane has a takedown stuffed.
Kurosaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kane.
Kane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kurosaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Kane doesn't manage to clinch there - Kurosaki circles away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kurosaki.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kurosaki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kane on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kane looks winded!
Kane moves in looking to clinch but Kurosaki pushes him off.
Kurosaki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kane's head.
Kane shoots in for a takedown but Kurosaki shows good takedown defense. #T3#
Kurosaki throws a lazy uppercut
and Kane counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kurosaki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kurosaki tried to score with a low kick but Kane checks it.
Kurosaki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kurosaki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kurosaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kurosaki misses with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kurosaki. Kane shrugs it off though.
Kurosaki throws a lazy uppercut
and Kane counters with a three punch combo that has Kurosaki backing up. Kurosaki nods at Kane to acknowledge the strikes.
Kane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kurosaki circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kurosaki swivels and escapes.
Kurosaki jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kurosaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kane has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki connects with a leg kick. Kane looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kurosaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL2#
Kane clinches up against the cage.
Kurosaki scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
A right hand to the body from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kurosaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Kurosaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kane throws a wild body kick that Kurosaki sees coming a mile off.
That kick from Kurosaki tenderised Kane's leg. Kane is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kurosaki counters with a nice uppercut.
Kane misses with a looping right.
Kurosaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Kurosaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kane was well out of range. Poor timing from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Kane blocks it.
Kurosaki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice cross by Kurosaki.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kurosaki swivels and escapes.
Kurosaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kane tries a head kick but it misses.
Kurosaki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kurosaki seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kane tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kane takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Kurosaki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kurosaki as he avoids it easily.
Kane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kurosaki avoids the head kick by Kane.
Kurosaki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kane under the eye.
Kurosaki dodges the punch combination from Kane.
Nice takedown defense from Kurosaki. No joy for Kane on that attempt.
Kurosaki connects with a solid leg kick.
Kurosaki scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Kurosaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kane takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane prevents a body shot from Kurosaki.
Kane is trying to break the clinch but Kurosaki has him pressed against the cage.
Kane blocks an uppercut.
#T1##BC2#
Kane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Kurosaki. No joy for Kane on that attempt.
Akio Kurosaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Kane.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kurosaki.
Harry Kane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kurosaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kane.
A quick step to the side and Kurosaki tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kurosaki.
Kane has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki looks to land a right hand but Kane moved out of range.
Kane is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kurosaki finds it's way round the side to connect with Kane's head. #CL#
Kane tries to keep at a distance but Kurosaki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kane tries to score a body lock takedown but Kurosaki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kurosaki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kane is breathing heavily.
Kurosaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kane backwards.
Kane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kurosaki working aggressively here.
#T2#
Kurosaki lands a body shot.
Kurosaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kurosaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kane can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurosaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Kane is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kurosaki is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kane.
Kurosaki lands a body punch.
Kurosaki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kane or not. #BC#
Kurosaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kurosaki connects with a leg kick. Kane looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kurosaki connects with a body shot that sends Kane's belly button to the back.
Kurosaki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Kurosaki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kurosaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Akio Kurosaki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kurosaki can't find room to land a body shot as Kane controls the action.
Kurosaki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Kurosaki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kurosaki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kane.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurosaki. #BC#
Kurosaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Kurosaki jabs Kane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Kurosaki.#CL#
Kane tries to keep at a distance but Kurosaki has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kane.
Kane has Kurosaki pressed against the cage.
Kurosaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Kane tries a body shot but Kurosaki blocks it.
#BC#
Kurosaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kurosaki as he avoids it easily.
As Kane backs away, Kurosaki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#TD2#
Kane drives through with a takedown into Kurosaki's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kurosaki seems keen to control Kane's posture.#T4#
Kurosaki's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kane looking to sit in guard and control but Kurosaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kane looking to control.
#SU#
Kurosaki gets to his feet - Kane follows without any prompting.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurosaki cracks the inside of Kane's front leg.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kurosaki. That's going to slow Kane down.
Kurosaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Kane.
Kane changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Akio Kurosaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Kurosaki throws out a leg kick but Kane moves out of range and Kurosaki only half commits.
Kane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Kurosaki dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kurosaki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kane under the eye.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick
and Kane counters with a nice uppercut.
Kane shoots in but no luck this time.
Kurosaki throws the kick towards the body but Kane avoids it.
Kurosaki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kurosaki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kurosaki slaps away a takedown attempt from Kane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kane moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki cracks a nice hook into Kane's ribs.
Kane checks a leg kick.
Kane with the counter takedown but Kurosaki avoids it easily.
Kane with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kurosaki counters with a slapping leg kick.
Akio Kurosaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Kane.
Kane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kane shoots for a takedown but Kurosaki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Kane gets tackled into the cage by Kurosaki. Kurosaki maintains the clinch. #T1#
Kurosaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurosaki lands a left hand.
Kurosaki throws a head punch that misses.
Kane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kurosaki stops a takedown attempt from Kane.
A short left from Kurosaki.
Kane blocking some punches.
Kurosaki lands an uppercut.
Kurosaki lands a hook that snaps the head of Kane backwards. #BC2#
Kane breaks the clinch.
Kurosaki lands with a hook. Kane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kane tries for a takedown but Kurosaki circles away easily
and Kurosaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot.
Kurosaki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kane's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurosaki throws a lazy right hand but Kane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Kane walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki scores with a kick to the body.
Kurosaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kurosaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kurosaki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kane steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kurosaki. That one must have hurt.
Kurosaki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kane stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kurosaki sizes up Kane with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kurosaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurosaki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kurosaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki scores with a spinning back kick!
Kurosaki thumps Kane with a low kick.
Akio Kurosaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Kane goes for a double leg but Kurosaki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kurosaki continues to drive forward.
Kurosaki with a hook.
Kane throws a right and a left that Kurosaki avoids nicely.
Kane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kurosaki with a jab.
Kurosaki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kane's calf.
Kurosaki lands with a nice body punch.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut. Kane saw that one coming.
Kurosaki thuds his right hand into Kane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kane has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki cracks the inside of Kane's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurosaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kurosaki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kurosaki works Kane's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Kane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kurosaki to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Kurosaki gets tackled into the cage by Kane. Kane maintains the clinch.
Kurosaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kane has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kurosaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kurosaki misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kurosaki fails to land. #BC#
Kurosaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kurosaki cracks the inside of Kane's front leg.
Kurosaki scores with a jab.
Kurosaki delivers a nice body kick.
Kane moves out of range as Kurosaki throws a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurosaki with a hook.
Kurosaki throws a good cross that connects.
Kurosaki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Harry Kane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kurosaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akio Kurosaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kurosaki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akio Kurosaki!
During a confident post fight interview, Akio Kurosaki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
*TR11: BOAGRIUS VS. GARCON
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Tepes cracks Kurosaki with an open hand slap.
Tepes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Kurosaki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tepes moves out of range of the leg kick from Kurosaki.
Tepes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Tepes misses.
And Kurosaki counters with a quick kick to the body but Tepes blocks it.
Tepes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Kurosaki is predictable there
and Tepes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kurosaki avoids a kick to the body.
Kurosaki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tepes misses with a wild combination.
Tepes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kurosaki is out of range and Tepes settles back down.
Tepes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kurosaki counters with a thumping low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Kurosaki blocks the leg kick.
Tepes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kurosaki is looking to land body kicks.
Kurosaki looks to land a right hand but Tepes moved out of range.
Tepes swings widly with a right hand
and Kurosaki counters with a thumping low kick.
Kurosaki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tepes doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tepes.
Kurosaki looks to throw the jab but Tepes is out of range.
Tepes lands a body shot.
Kurosaki checks a low kick from Tepes.
Akio Kurosaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurosaki scoring well with a low kick there.
Tepes takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Some bone on bone action there as Tepes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kurosaki misses with a low kick.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot.
Tepes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tepes connects with a right hand. Kurosaki shakes it off.
Kurosaki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tepes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurosaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Tepes.
Tepes misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tepes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tepes.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick but Tepes checks it.
Kurosaki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Tepes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good work by Tepes as he checks the leg kick.
Tepes checks a leg kick nicely.
Tepes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kurosaki can pounce on him.
#T2#
Tepes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kurosaki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tepes. That's going to slow Kurosaki down.
Kurosaki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tepes looks to land a left hand but Kurosaki moved out of range nicely.
Tepes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tepes throws a low kick but Kurosaki moves out of range easily.
Tepes misses with an uppercut.
Kurosaki misses with a body kick.
Tepes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kurosaki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kurosaki tries to score with a low kick but Tepes moves his leg out of the way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tepes. That's going to slow Kurosaki down.
Kurosaki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kurosaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tepes.
Tepes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kurosaki.
Tepes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kurosaki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some bone on bone action there as Kurosaki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kurosaki takes a swing at Tepes's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Tepes throws a body kick that misses.
Kurosaki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tepes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kurosaki throws a chopping leg kick but Tepes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tepes throws out a counter right but Kurosaki avoids it with no problem.
Tepes throws a low kick but Kurosaki avoids it.
Kurosaki misses with a low kick.
Tepes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick
and Tepes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kurosaki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kurosaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tepes. That did some damage!
Kurosaki throws a sloppy body shot
and Tepes counters with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Kurosaki blocks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Tepes.
Tepes checks a leg kick nicely.
Kurosaki misses with a hook
and Tepes counters with a straight right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kurosaki. That's going to slow Tepes down.
Kurosaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tepes.
Tepes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki missing with a left hand there. Tepes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurosaki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T4#
Kurosaki blocks the body kick.
Kurosaki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kurosaki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kurosaki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A slow jab from Tepes misses its intended target.
Tepes scores with a hook.
Kurosaki tries to land a front kick but Tepes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tepes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kurosaki. That did some damage!
Tepes throws a front kick that sends Kurosaki stumbling back into the ropes.
Kurosaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Tepes is just out of range.
Tepes checks a low kick from Kurosaki.
Tepes dips to his left and cracks Kurosaki with an uppercut!
Kurosaki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tepes.
Kurosaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tepes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kurosaki had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurosaki staying out of range there.
Kurosaki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tepes's sensitive parts.
Nice straight punches there by Tepes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tepes.
Kurosaki dodges the punch combination from Tepes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Tepes dominated that round.
That's time! Kurosaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tepes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tepes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kurosaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tepes misses with a leg kick.
Tepes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kurosaki swings for the body but Tepes moves out of range.
Tepes missing with a left hand there. Kurosaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kurosaki quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kurosaki takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tepes misses with a wild body shot.
Kurosaki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tepes blocks the body kick.
Tepes blocks a jab.
Nice jab there from Tepes.
Tepes misses with a looping right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kurosaki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tepes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tepes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki sizes up Tepes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kurosaki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kurosaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tepes.
Tepes misses with a hook.
Kurosaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tepes.
Kurosaki throwing a counter right hand but Tepes manages to avoid it.
Tepes loads up on a big right hand but Kurosaki slips the punch.#T1#
Tepes misses with a low kick.
Bruno Tepes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick lands from Tepes.
Kurosaki misses with a jab to the body
and Tepes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tepes throws a leg kick but Kurosaki checks it.
Tepes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kurosaki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tepes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tepes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kurosaki cracks Tepes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A punch lands to the side of Tepes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tepes moves out of range as Kurosaki strikes.
Kurosaki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tepess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tepes throws a leg kick but Kurosaki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tepes throws a jab when Kurosaki was well out of range.
Kurosaki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big right from Tepes misses.
Tepes avoids a kick to the body.
Tepes throws a body kick that misses.
Tepes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurosaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Tepes.
Tepes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a lazy right hand but Tepes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tepes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kurosaki moves out of range as Tepes strikes.#T2#
Tepes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kurosaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tepes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kurosaki's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Tepes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kurosaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tepes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurosaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Tepes.
Tepes scores with a hook to the body. Kurosaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kurosaki tries to score with a low kick but Tepes moves his leg out of the way.
Tepes misses with a lunging right hand
and Kurosaki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kurosaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Kurosaki misses its intended target.
And Tepes responds with a good body kick, but Kurosaki manages to step out the way in time.
Kurosaki scores with a push kick.
Kurosaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Kurosaki lands an overhand right.
Good work by Tepes as he checks the leg kick.
Tepes connects with a leg kick. Kurosaki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tepes misses with a hook
and Kurosaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tepes throws a leg kick but Kurosaki checks it.
Kurosaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kurosaki moves away from the strike by Tepes. #T3#
Tepes looks to land a body kick but Kurosaki moved away.
Tepes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A clash of legs there as Kurosaki blocks the low kick.
Kurosaki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A leg kick checked by Tepes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tepes! But no joy.
Kurosaki misses with a low kick.
Tepes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kurosaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kurosaki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tepes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurosaki.
Tepes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kurosaki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tepes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tepes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tepes misses with a body kick.
Tepes lands a nice looking body kick.
Kurosaki tried to score with a low kick but Tepes checks it.
Kurosaki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kurosaki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tepes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tepes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T4#
Tepes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tepes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tepes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Kurosaki misses the jab.
Tepes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kurosaki is out of range.
Kurosaki scores with a shot to the body.
Kurosaki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tepes.
Kurosaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kurosaki lands a nice hook to Tepes's body. Tepes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kurosaki tests Tepes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kurosaki checks a leg kick.
Tepes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tepes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tepes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kurosaki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tepes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tepes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kurosaki moves out of range of the body kick.
Tepes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kurosaki punishes Tepes's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Kurosaki dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Tepes takes one on the button.
Kurosaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tepes.
Tepes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kurosaki under the eye.
Tepes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kurosaki will feel that in the morning.
Tepes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kurosaki's sensitive parts.
Tepes throws a wild body kick that Kurosaki sees coming a mile off.
Tepes tests Kurosaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kurosaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kurosaki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tepes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kurosaki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurosaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tepes lands a nice looking body shot.
Good exchange - Kurosaki coming out on top.
Kurosaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kurosaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tepes. That did some damage!
Nice shot lands for Tepes.#T1#
Kurosaki throws a leg kick
and Tepes counters with a left to the body.
Kurosaki tries a low kick but Tepes avoids it.
Kurosaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tepes finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kurosaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kurosaki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tepes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tepes throws a lazy uppercut
and Kurosaki counters with a nice leg kick.
Tepes throws a series of punches but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Kurosaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kurosaki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tepes throws a push kick but Kurosaki slaps the foot to one side.
A lazy left from Kurosaki finds it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes. Kurosaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kurosaki throws a right hand that misses
and Tepes counters with a nice leg kick.
Tepes slips a jab from Kurosaki.
And Tepes responds with a good body kick, but Kurosaki manages to step out the way in time.
Kurosaki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tepes throws a body punch but Kurosaki moves out of range.
As Tepes backs away, Kurosaki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kurosaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Tepes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tepes scores with a hook to the body. Kurosaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Tepes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tepes misses with a looping right.
A clash of legs there as Tepes blocks the low kick.
Tepes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kurosaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tepes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tepes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tepes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurosaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Tepes.
As Tepes backs away, Kurosaki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tepes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kurosaki. That one must have hurt.
Kurosaki will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kurosaki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Tepes.
Kurosaki dips to his left and cracks Tepes with an uppercut!
Tepes just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurosaki throws a solid leg kick but Tepes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kurosaki.
Tepes moves out of range of the body kick.
Tepes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kurosaki slips a straight right by Tepes.
Tepes misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Kurosaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Kurosaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tepes. That did some damage!
Tepes tries a head kick but it misses.
Tepes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kurosaki throws out the jab.
Kurosaki scores with a nice strike.
Tepes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tepes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kurosaki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tepes digs a good hook to Kurosaki's body.
Tepes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurosaki moves away.
Kurosaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kurosaki tries to land a leg kick but Tepes saw it coming and moves away.
Tepes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tepes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tepes throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Kurosaki does it's job there.
Kurosaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tepes.
Tepes looks for the body kick but Kurosaki saw that one coming.
Kurosaki avoids the head kick by Tepes.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick but Tepes checks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kurosaki tries a low kick but Tepes avoids it.
Kurosaki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T4#
Kurosaki avoids the body shot from Tepes.
Kurosaki misses with a low kick.
Kurosaki looks to throw the jab but Tepes is out of range.
Tepes tries to score with a low kick but Kurosaki moves his leg out of the way.
Tepes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kurosaki can pounce on him.
Tepes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki takes a swing at Tepes's ribcage but misses.
Tepes flicks out a counter leg kick but Kurosaki steps away.
Tepes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurosaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Tepes.
Tepes checks a low kick from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki loads up on a big right hand but Tepes slips the punch.
Tepes throws a solid leg kick but Kurosaki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tepes.
Kurosaki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tepes scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurosaki clobbers Tepes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tepes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kurosaki swings for the body but Tepes moves out of range.
Tepes misses with a low kick.
As Tepes backs away, Kurosaki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kurosaki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tepes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Akio Kurosaki.
Well Kurosaki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akio Kurosaki!
Our winner, Akio Kurosaki, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
TR7: KUBOTA VS. SITSONGRIT
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Rojas. Those never looked like landing.
Rojas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rojas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kurosaki on the side of the head.
Rojas throws a shot to the body.
We've been told by Rojas's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kurosaki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kurosaki delivers a nice body kick.
Kurosaki slips a straight right by Rojas.
Decent striking displayed by Rojas there.
Rojas sizes up Kurosaki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kurosaki takes one to the side of the head.
Rojas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kurosaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rojas is looking to slow Kurosaki down with leg kicks.
Kurosaki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rojas under the eye.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rojas.
Rojas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Despite the aggression on Kurosaki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kurosaki swings for the body but Rojas moves out of range.
#T1#
Rojas scores with a nice strike.
Emilio Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurosaki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rojas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kurosaki drops his hands momentarily and Rojas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
Rojas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rojas throws a series of punches but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Kurosaki. Those never looked like landing.
Kurosaki throws a lazy right hand but Rojas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rojas swings widly with a right hand
and Kurosaki counters with a body kick.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Kurosaki misses.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
Rojas throws a looping overhand right but Kurosaki ducks down to avoid it.
Kurosaki defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojas cracks the inside of Kurosaki's front leg. #T2#
Kurosaki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good standup being displayed there by Rojas as he connects with a hook.
Kurosaki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Emilio Rojas has been cut.
Rojas digs a good body shot into Kurosaki's ribs.
Rojas feints a jab promting Kurosaki to slip. Rojas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kurosaki slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kurosaki takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses.
Kurosaki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rojas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rojas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kurosaki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice defenses there by Kurosaki.
Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kurosaki follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rojas missing with a left hand there. Kurosaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kurosaki throws a big counter head kick but Rojas avoids it with no problem.
Rojas moves out of range of the body kick.
Rojas misses with a low kick.
#T3#
Rojas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rojas misses with a series of wild punches.
Rojas swings for the body but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Kurosaki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rojas moves out of range of the strikes.
Kurosaki lands a nice hook to Rojas's body. Rojas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rojas connects with an inside leg kick.
Rojas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kurosaki is able to avoid easily.
Kurosaki slips a straight right by Rojas.
Rojas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kurosaki.
Rojas tried to counter with a leg kick but Kurosaki avoided it.
Rojas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kurosaki misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rojas. Kurosaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rojas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rojas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T4#
Nice jab there from Rojas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rojas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Kurosaki moves away and avoids it.
Kurosaki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rojas defending well as Kurosaki loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Rojas misses the target.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Kurosaki is out of range.
Rojas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rojas throws a solid leg kick but Kurosaki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rojas.
Kurosaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kurosaki loads up on a big right hand but Rojas slips the punch.
Rojas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rojas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kurosaki misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Kurosaki.
Rojas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rojas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rojas loads up on a big right hand but Kurosaki slips the punch.
Kurosaki counters with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Rojas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emilio Rojas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kurosaki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rojas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kurosaki scrambles back to his feet.
Rojas tries to land a leg kick but Kurosaki saw it coming and moves away.
Rojas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rojas avoids the head kick by Kurosaki.
Rojas looks to land a right hand but Kurosaki moved out of range.
Rojas tries a low kick but Kurosaki avoids it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kurosaki.
Rojas lands a glancing blow to the side of Kurosaki's head.
Rojas checks a leg kick nicely.
Rojas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas throws a low kick but Kurosaki moves out of range easily.
Kurosaki lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rojas takes a step back to recover.
Kurosaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kurosaki misses with a kick to the body.
#T1#
Rojas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kurosaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kurosaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Emilio Rojas is winning the standup battle so far.
Kurosaki throws a sloppy head kick and Rojas moves out of range easily.
Kurosaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rojas.
Rojas throws a good cross that connects.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rojas.
Rojas scores with a shot to the body.
Rojas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kurosaki counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Rojas is rocked!
Kurosaki thumps Rojas with a low kick.
Oh Rojas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Rojas misses.
Kurosaki digs a good hook to Rojas's body.
Kurosaki scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Rojas.
Rojas seems to have got his legs back now.
Rojas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kurosaki counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rojas checks a low kick from Kurosaki.
Rojas is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Kurosaki pushes Rojas away with a front kick.
Rojas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rojas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kurosaki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kurosaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rojas throws out a loose jab but Kurosaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurosaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kurosaki works Rojas's body with a nice hook.
Kurosaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rojas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kurosaki counters with a nice body kick.
Kurosaki digs a good body shot into Rojas's ribs.
Both fighters circling a little - Kurosaki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kurosaki lands a body shot.
Kurosaki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rojas thumps Kurosaki with a low kick.#T3#
Rojas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kurosaki thinks about the counter body kick.
Rojas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kurosaki counters with a left to the body.
Kurosaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kurosaki.
Rojas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rojas moves out of range of the body kick.
As Kurosaki looks to move away, Rojas throws a big counter combo but Kurosaki just gets out of the way.
Kurosaki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kurosaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rojas swings for the body but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Kurosaki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kurosaki moves forwards but Rojas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rojas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kurosaki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Rojas misses with a hook
and Kurosaki counters with a huge left! Rojas is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kurosaki isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Rojas from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kurosaki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akio Kurosaki!
Our winner, Akio Kurosaki, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
TR4: CAMARA VS. SAADES
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1#
A combination from Kurosaki does no damage.
Durden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kurosaki has time to react.
Durden throws a leg kick which misses Kurosaki's front leg but catches the back leg as Kurosaki tries to avoid it.
Kurosaki scores with a spinning back kick!
Durden takes a swing at Kurosaki's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kurosaki misses with the body kick
and Durden counters with a good low kick that Kurosaki was not able to check.
Durden looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on Kurosaki's shoulder, as Kurosaki tries to avoid the shot.
Durden moves forwards but Kurosaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kurosaki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Durden misses with a body kick.
Durden moves out of range as Kurosaki throws a body kick.
Durden quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kurosaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurosaki tries to land a front kick but Durden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Durden walks into a straight right hand from Kurosaki.
Durden misses with a kick to the body.
Durden walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kurosaki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Durden misses with a straight left.
Durden avoids the head kick by Kurosaki.
Durden motions for Kurosaki to come forward. Durden throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kurosaki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kurosaki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on Kurosaki's shoulder, as Kurosaki tries to avoid the shot.
Kurosaki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kurosaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Kurosaki throws a counter combo.
Kurosaki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kurosaki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Durden lands with a good body shot.
Kurosaki checks a leg kick nicely.
Durden throws a right and a left that both miss.
That kick from Durden tenderised Kurosaki's leg. Kurosaki is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target.
Durden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kurosaki moves forwards but Durden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kurosaki throws a low kick but Durden moves out of range easily.
Kurosaki looks to throw the jab but Durden is out of range.
Kurosaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durden scores with a shot to the body.
Durden throws a wild body kick that Kurosaki sees coming a mile off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden takes a swing at Kurosaki's ribcage but misses.
Durden walks into a straight right hand from Kurosaki.
Durden tries to land a leg kick but Kurosaki saw it coming and moves away.
#T2#
Durden misses with a low kick.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Durden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kurosaki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Durden feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kurosaki's calf.
Kurosaki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Durden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kurosaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durden catches Kurosaki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kurosaki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kurosaki keeps Durden at a distance using the push kick.
Durden scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kurosaki is looking to slow Durden down with leg kicks.
Kurosaki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Durden takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kurosaki.
Kurosaki avoids the body shot from Durden.
Durden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Kurosaki throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Durden is breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durden.
Durden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Durden misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Durden lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kurosaki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kurosaki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice body kick there by Kurosaki.
Durden blocks the body kick.
Kurosaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Durden throws the kick towards the body but Kurosaki avoids it.
Kurosaki thuds his right hand into Durden's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Durden tried to score with a low kick but Kurosaki checks it.
Durden slips a jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Durden throws a leg kick but Kurosaki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Durden connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Durden loads up on a big right hand but Kurosaki slips the punch.
Kurosaki misses with a head kick.
Durden tries to bum rush Kurosaki with a series of wild strikes but Kurosaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Kurosaki.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by Durden.
Durden takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kurosaki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#KD2#
Kurosaki lands a big uppercut and Durden crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Durden looks OK. Kurosaki waves Durden back to his feet!#ROC2#
Durden is rocked!
Kurosaki misses the jab.
Oh Durden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Durden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body kick from Kurosaki.
Durden seems to have got his legs back now.
Kurosaki tries to bum rush Durden with a series of wild strikes but Durden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kurosaki thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Durden if he has to take too many more of those.
Durden will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kurosaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Durden throws a push kick but Kurosaki slaps the foot to one side.
Kurosaki staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Kurosaki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kurosaki lands a nice looking body shot.
Durden digs a good body shot into Kurosaki's ribs.
Durden steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kurosaki. That one must have hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Akio Kurosaki will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Durden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kurosaki misses with a kick to the body.
Durden was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kurosaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kurosaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durden.
A left lands for Durden.
Kurosaki throws a head kick that misses.
Durden on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kurosaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Durden throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kurosaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durden throws out the jab.
Kurosaki scores with a hook to the body. Durden takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Durden has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kurosaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durden.
Durden blocks a leg kick.
A jab from Durden misses.
Kurosaki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Kurosaki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Durden avoids the body shot from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Durden. Durden circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kurosaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
Kurosaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Some bone on bone action there as Kurosaki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kurosaki misses with a leg kick.
Kurosaki lands with a nice body punch.
Kurosaki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Durden has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Durden connects with a single shot there.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy.
Kurosaki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Durden appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Durden missing with a left hand there. Kurosaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kurosaki scores with a leg kick.
Kurosaki moves away from the strike by Durden.
Kurosaki scores with a nice right hand.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Kurosaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
An inside leg kick from Kurosaki misses.
Durden pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kurosaki is out of range and Durden settles back down.
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on Kurosaki's shoulder, as Kurosaki tries to avoid the shot.
Kurosaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durden sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Akio Kurosaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durden throws a low kick but Kurosaki moves out of range easily.
A solid body kick from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki moves out of range as Durden throws a body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kurosaki - that will leave a mark!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kurosaki, right into the meat.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Durden might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kurosaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kurosaki throws a head kick that misses
and Durden counters with an inside leg kick.
Kurosaki works Durden's body with a nice hook.
Durden gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kurosaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kurosaki misses with a body punch
and Durden counters with a low kick, right behind Kurosaki 's knee.
Kurosaki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kurosaki misses with a body kick.
Kurosaki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kurosaki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurosaki moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Durden. That snapped Kurosaki's head back.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurosaki moves away.#T3#
Durden throws a leg kick that misses.
Durden swings for the body but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Kurosaki throws a big counter head kick but Durden avoids it with no problem.
Kurosaki throws a solid leg kick but Durden takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kurosaki.
Durden tried to counter with a leg kick but Kurosaki avoided it.
Kurosaki is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Durden takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kurosaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Durden.
Kurosaki looks for the body kick but Durden saw that one coming.
Durden quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Durden is looking to land body kicks.
Durden is looking to land body kicks.
Kurosaki misses with a body kick.
Durden lands with a kick to the ribs.
Durden throws a wild body kick that Kurosaki sees coming a mile off.
Kurosaki scores with a jab.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Kurosaki! Durden is out on his feet! Kurosaki rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Durden is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Durden is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akio Kurosaki!
A relieved looking Akio Kurosaki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
NSC 50: Maximus vs Anstey
Date: Aug 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Tarlac connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tarlac throws a low kick but Kurosaki moves out of range easily.
Kurosaki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tarlac works the jab nicely.
Tarlac throws an overhand right that lands on Kurosaki's shoulder, as Kurosaki tries to avoid the shot.
Kurosaki moves out of range of the leg kick from Tarlac.
Tarlac scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Akio Kurosaki has been cut.
Good shot there by Tarlac.
Kurosaki walks into a straight right hand from Tarlac.
Jab, jab by Tarlac - just one landing.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarlac throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kurosaki is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kurosaki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarlac lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tarlac throws a right and a left that Kurosaki avoids nicely.
Tarlac lands with a shot to the body.
Tarlac throws a leg kick but Kurosaki checks it. #T1#
Tarlac ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
A head kick misses from Tarlac.
Kurosaki looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tarlac scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tarlac tries to land a front kick but Kurosaki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tarlac lands with a good body shot.
Kurosaki stuns Tarlac with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kurosaki digs a good hook to Tarlac's body.
A leg kick checked by Kurosaki.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tarlac.
Kurosaki throws a head kick but Tarlac moves out of range.
A nice side step and Tarlac releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tarlac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tarlac slips under a jab from Kurosaki.
Tarlac throws a combination that misses
and Kurosaki counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Tarlac.#T2#
Kurosaki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tarlac looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kurosaki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Tarlac ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tarlac.
Kurosaki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little feinted left hand from Kurosaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kurosaki throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kurosaki misses with a body kick.
Tarlac lands a jab-cross combination.
Tarlac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kurosaki feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kurosaki looks to land a body kick but Tarlac moved away.
Kurosaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tarlac swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kurosaki.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tarlac.
Tarlac comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Tarlac dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akio Kurosaki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tarlac tries to work over Kurosaki's front leg with a kick but Kurosaki checks it.
Tarlac connects with a crisp jab.
Tarlac looks to throw a body kick
and Kurosaki counters with a straight right hand.
Kurosaki looks to land a combination but Tarlac avoids it well.
Kurosaki backing away here, and Tarlac unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kurosaki might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tarlac with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tarlac misses with a looping left.
Tarlac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kurosaki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kurosaki avoids the body shot from Tarlac.
It looked like Kurosaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Tarlac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Kurosaki misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki ducks under a wild hook from Tarlac.
Tarlac connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tarlac throws a hook but Kurosaki blocks it.
Kurosaki throws a head kick but Tarlac moves out of range.
#T1#
Tarlac with a nice cross.
Tarlac scores with a jab. Kurosaki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tarlac throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurosaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tarlac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tarlac fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tarlac waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurosaki.
Good leg kick by Tarlac there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tarlac just misses with a punch to the body.
Tarlac is looking to score with low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tarlac.
Tarlac takes a swing at Kurosaki's ribcage but misses.
Tarlac misses with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Kurosaki.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kurosaki!
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarlac throws a sloppy head kick and Kurosaki moves out of range easily.
Kurosaki lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kurosaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tarlac.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick but Tarlac sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tarlac just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurosaki has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kurosaki connects with an inside leg kick.
Tarlac scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tarlac throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurosaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kurosaki is looking to counter punch.
Kurosaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kurosaki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tarlac misses the jab.
Tarlac lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Donk. Tarlac catches Kurosaki right on the button with a cross.
Tarlac scores with a push kick.
Kurosaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tarlac follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tarlac has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tarlac throws a hook but Kurosaki avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Tarlac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Akio Kurosaki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tarlac with a hook.
Akio Kurosaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kurosaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kurosaki looks to land a body kick but Tarlac moved away.
Kurosaki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tarlac pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kurosaki throws a quick counter head kick but Tarlac was just out of range.
Vladimir Tarlac is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tarlac lands with a straight right. Kurosaki didn't see that one coming.
Tarlac looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kurosaki quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tarlac changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Kurosaki blocks the leg kick.
Tarlac on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac cracks the inside of Kurosaki's front leg.
Tarlac moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tarlac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarlac misses with a low kick. #T1#
Kurosaki misses with a body kick.
Kurosaki misses with a head kick.
Kurosaki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kurosaki is looking to land body kicks.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tarlac looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kurosaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tarlac blocks a head kick by Kurosaki.
Tarlac scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kurosaki doesn't seem bothered though.
Tarlac throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tarlac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tarlac throws a looping overhand right but Kurosaki ducks down to avoid it.
Kurosaki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T2#
Tarlac lands with an overhand left.
Nice cross by Tarlac.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tarlac, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarlac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tarlac lands a nice shot to the body.
Tarlac takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tarlac scoring well with a low kick there.
Tarlac avoids the head kick by Kurosaki.
Tarlac takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tarlac smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kurosaki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tarlac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurosaki manages to avoid it.
Tarlac throws a right and a left that Kurosaki avoids nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Tarlac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tarlac has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Vladimir Tarlac!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Vladimir Tarlac!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Vladimir Tarlac!
Vladimir Tarlac wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 14
Date: Apr 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Cobra closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kurosaki circles away.
Cobra fails to land the takedown.
Cobra keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#TD#
Cobra gets a double leg takedown into Kurosaki's guard.
Cobra is looking to work some ground and pound but Kurosaki has wrist control.
Kurosaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU#
Cobra stands and steps away. Kurosaki gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kurosaki has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cobra avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cobra changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kurosaki tries to avoid it but Cobra manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kurosaki to the ground. Kurosaki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sargeant Cobra. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurosaki. Cobra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobra avoids a kick to the body.
Kurosaki stuffs the takedown attempt from Cobra. Cobra gets slowly back to his feet.
Cobra dives in and grabs Kurosaki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kurosaki pushes down on Cobra's head and hops out.
Kurosaki stuffs the takedown attempt from Cobra. Cobra gets slowly back to his feet.
Cobra shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kurosaki counters with a head kick. That will keep Cobra thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Cobra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kurosaki pinned against the cage. Kurosaki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kurosaki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Kurosaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good exchange - Kurosaki coming out on top.
Cobra closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kurosaki circles away.
A little jabbing left from Kurosaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cobra seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
Cobra fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kurosaki to the ground. Cobra is now in Kurosaki's guard.
Cobra being controlled here momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobra stops Kurosaki from standing up. #T3#
Kurosaki is trying to control the position but Cobra postures up.
Cobra won't allow Kurosaki to get back to his feet.
Cobra looking to pass the guard.
Cobra trying to control but Kurosaki is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cobra looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick but Cobra moved away.
Cobra has his takedown stuffed
and Kurosaki counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kurosaki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cobra avoids the body shot from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a sloppy head kick and Cobra moves out of range easily.
Cobra goes for a double leg but Kurosaki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kurosaki continues to drive forward.
Cobra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kurosaki but Kurosaki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kurosaki throws a sloppy head kick and Cobra moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurosaki clobbers Cobra with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#
It looks like Sargeant Cobra has been cut.
Cobra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kurosaki avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Kurosaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sargeant Cobra's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##KD2#
Kurosaki drops Cobra with a beautiful combination! Cobra stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kurosaki is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Cobra is rocked!
Cobra darts in looking for a takedown but Kurosaki gets double underhooks and turns Cobra into the cage.
Kurosaki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cobra with a body shot.
Oh Cobra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cobra walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kurosaki.
Cobra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kurosaki is fending him off so far but Cobra persists. Nope, Kurosaki circles away and we're back to standing.
Kurosaki shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kurosaki measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Cobra! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Akio Kurosaki!
Our winner, Akio Kurosaki, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 2
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Kurosaki misses with a body kick.
Kurosaki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kurosaki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gracie.
Kurosaki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kurosaki throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kurosaki misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kurosaki pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurosaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is in close to Kurosaki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Kurosaki keeps moving.
Gracie is fighting to break Kurosaki's control of his arms but Kurosaki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurosaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kurosaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Kurosaki is keeping the position.
Kurosaki is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Kurosaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kurosaki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.#TD2#
Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kurosaki!#T2#
Gracie working away.
Gracie moves into full mount!
Gracie throws a wild left hand from mount and Kurosaki manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie throwing shots but Kurosaki is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kurosaki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Kurosaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Kurosaki tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gracie working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kurosaki is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurosaki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kurosaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kurosaki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kurosaki wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Kurosaki is keeping the position.
Gracie pushes down on Kurosaki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Kurosaki is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Kurosaki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Kurosaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raul Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gracie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gracie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kurosaki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Kurosaki.
#TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kurosaki trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Kurosaki won't allow it.
Raul Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Kurosaki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kurosaki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie. #SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Kurosaki is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Kurosaki is trying to control but can't.
Kurosaki is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kurosaki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Kurosaki is defending the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Kurosaki is working away.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Kurosaki tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie wants to control but Kurosaki is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Kurosaki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gracie is able to avoid easily.
Akio Kurosaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurosaki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kurosaki takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Gracie gets a double leg takedown into Kurosaki's guard.
Kurosaki trying to control the position.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Kurosaki is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kurosaki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Kurosaki in his guard.#REVR#
Kurosaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kurosaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kurosaki wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kurosaki's guard. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kurosaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kurosaki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kurosaki trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raul Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kurosaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Some bone on bone action there as Gracie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab lands there for Kurosaki.
Kurosaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kurosaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Gracie slips a straight right by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with a straight right.
Kurosaki is looking to land body kicks.
Gracie jabs Kurosaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gracie lands with a hook. Kurosaki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Akio Kurosaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Kurosaki as he connects with a hook.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Kurosaki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Akio Kurosaki is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki misses with a kick to the body.
Kurosaki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL2#
Gracie closes the distance and pushes Kurosaki back into the cage.
Gracie scores with a shot to the side of Kurosaki's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Gracie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kurosaki uses from the top position. #T1##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kurosaki passes into half guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Kurosaki keeps him under control.
Kurosaki trying to advance position but Gracie counters by regaining guard.
Kurosaki looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kurosaki keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Kurosaki looking to control.
Akio Kurosaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kurosaki is keeping the position for now.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurosaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Kurosaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Kurosaki pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kurosaki throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Kurosaki misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gracie pushes down on Kurosaki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kurosaki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie moves into full mount! Kurosaki won't be happy about that! #T4#
Gracie prevents Kurosaki from getting the reversal.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kurosaki is looking to escape.
Gracie working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kurosaki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kurosaki is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurosaki stops Gracie from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gracie is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kurosaki can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raul Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gracie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raul Gracie!
Raul Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
NJMMA XS 13
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Kurosaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murko throws a leg kick but Kurosaki sees it coming and moves out of range.
And Kurosaki responds with a good body kick, but Murko manages to step out the way in time.
Kurosaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Murko misses.
Kurosaki looks to land a right hand but Murko moved out of range.
Murko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kurosaki blocks a leg kick.
Kurosaki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jab from Murko.
Kurosaki scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki moves out of range as Murko strikes.
A little jabbing left from Kurosaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kurosaki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kurosaki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murko scores with a nice head shot.
An inside leg kick from Murko misses. #T1#
Murko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kurosaki counters with a good low kick that Murko was not able to check.
Murko misses with an uppercut. Kurosaki saw that one coming.
Kurosaki ducks right into an uppercut from Murko.
Murko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kurosaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murko was well out of range. Poor timing from Kurosaki.
A big left from Murko misses.
Kurosaki follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Murko checks a low kick from Kurosaki.
Murko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kurosaki under the eye.
Murko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murko lands a nice looking body kick.
Murko throws a poor cross that misses
and Kurosaki finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Murko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kurosaki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurosaki connects with a leg kick. Murko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kurosaki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T2#
No joy there for Murko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kurosaki thinks about the counter body kick.
Kurosaki takes one to the chin there.
Donk. Murko catches Kurosaki right on the button with a cross.
Murko lands a jab to Kurosaki's midsection.
Kurosaki lands a body shot.
A big right from Kurosaki misses.
Murko is looking to counter punch.
Kurosaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murko.
Murko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Murko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kurosaki walks into a straight right hand from Murko.
Murko lunges at Kurosaki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kurosaki's hand.
Murko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kurosaki counters with a nice body kick.
Murko misses with a looping right.
Kurosaki looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kurosaki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kurosaki lands a big head kick that sends Murko to the canvas! Kurosaki follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akio Kurosaki!
Akio Kurosaki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
NJMMA XS 10
Date: Aug 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Kurosaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Cause has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cause throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kurosaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cause misses with a low kick as Kurosaki jumps back.
Cause uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki staying out of range there.
Kurosaki tried to counter with a leg kick but Cause avoided it.
Cause tried to score with a low kick but Kurosaki checks it.
As Cause looks to move away, Kurosaki throws a big counter combo but Cause just gets out of the way.
Cause misses with a left hand
and Kurosaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cause swinging wildly here.
Kurosaki feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cause takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cause throws a lazy right hand but Kurosaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kurosaki.
A bone on bone clash there as Kurosaki blocks the leg kick.
Kurosaki lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cause will feel that in the morning.
A jab from Cause misses.
Cause throws a low kick but Kurosaki moves out of range easily.
As Cause backs away, Kurosaki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Kurosaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cause throws out the jab.
Cause misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kurosaki throws a leg kick which misses Cause's front leg but catches the back leg as Cause tries to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cause.
Cause throws out a leg kick but Kurosaki moves out of range and Cause only half commits.
We've been told by Kurosaki's head coaches at White Eagle that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Cause misses.
Kurosaki slips a straight right by Cause.
Cause steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kurosaki.
A left lands for Cause.
Cause throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cause scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cause throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Kurosaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good work by Kurosaki as he checks the leg kick.
Kurosaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Kurosaki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kurosaki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cause throws a low kick but Kurosaki moves out of range easily. #T2#
Cause throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kurosaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurosaki slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Cause misses its intended target.
Cause jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cause throws out a loose jab but Kurosaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurosaki circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Cause to the canvas! Cause doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Kurosaki keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akio Kurosaki!
An out of breath Akio Kurosaki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Kurosaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
McKane moves into the clinch.
McKane lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right handed body shot lands from McKane.
A right handed body shot lands from McKane.
McKane is trying to pull guard but Kurosaki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McKane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from McKane.
McKane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McKane blocking some punches.
McKane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from McKane.
Kurosaki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McKane is keeping busy.
McKane dodges an elbow strike from Kurosaki.
A hook to the body from McKane.
McKane keeps control of Kurosaki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kurosaki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from McKane - that landed with a thud.
#T1#
A right handed body shot lands from McKane.
McKane lands with a short shot to the head.
McKane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurosakis head.
Kurosaki tries to work over McKane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McKane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kurosaki's efforts to push away.
Kurosaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McKane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kurosaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
McKane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Kurosaki manages to break the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by McKane there.#CL#
McKane clinches with his opponent.
McKane pushes Kurosaki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kurosaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McKane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kurosaki misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurosaki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short left from McKane.
McKane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kurosaki backwards. #T2#
Kurosaki tries to throw a body punch but McKane avoids it by throwing Kurosaki back against the cage.
McKane gets through Kurosaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McKane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McKane lands a left hand.
A short left from McKane.
Good body shot from McKane.
McKane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McKane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurosakis head.
A shot in the inside from McKane.
A right hand to the body from McKane.
McKane blocks an elbow strike.
Kurosaki misses with a punch to the body.
McKane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kurosaki backwards.
McKane pushes Kurosaki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kurosaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from McKane. #TD#
McKane ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McKane no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McKane on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McKane tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
McKane pushes a forearm under Kurosaki's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kurosaki is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Taz McKane!
Taz McKane seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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